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ACCOUNTING FOR PARTNERSHIPS
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The chapter also contains one set of ten Matching questions and four Short-Answer Essay
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CHAPTER STUDY OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the characteristics of the partnership form of business organization. The
principal characteristics of a partnership are: (a) association of individuals, (b) mutual agency,
(c) limited life, (d) unlimited liability, and (e) co-ownership of property.
2. Explain the accounting entries for the formation of a partnership. When formed, a
partnership records each partner's initial investment at the fair market value of the assets at
the date of their transfer to the partnership.
3. Identify the bases for dividing net income or net loss. Partnerships divide net income or
net loss on the basis of the income ratio, which may be (a) a fixed ratio, (b) a ratio based on
beginning or average capital balances, (c) salaries to partners and the remainder on a fixed
ratio, (d) interest on partners' capital and the remainder on a fixed ratio, and (e) salaries to
partners, interest on partners' capital, and the remainder on a fixed ratio.
4. Describe the form and content of partnership financial statements. The financial
statements of a partnership are similar to those of a proprietorship. The principal differences
are: (a) The partnership shows the division of net income on the income statement. (b) The
owners' equity statement is called a partners' capital statement. (c) The partnership reports
each partner's capital on the balance sheet.
5. Explain the effects of the entries to record the liquidation of a partnership. When a
partnership is liquidated, it is necessary to record the (a) sale of noncash assets, (b)
allocation of the gain or loss on realization, (c) payment of partnership liabilities, and (d)
distribution of cash to the partners on the basis of their capital balances.
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6. Explain the effects of the entries when a new partner is admitted. The entry to record the
admittance of a new partner by purchase of a partner's interest affects only partners' capital
accounts. The entries to record the admittance by investment of assets in the partnership (a)
increase both net assets and total capital and (b) may result in recognition of a bonus to either
the old partners or the new partner.
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7. Describe the effects of the entries when a partner withdraws from the firm. The entry to
record a withdrawal from the firm when the partners pay from their personal assets affects
only partners' capital accounts. The entry to record a withdrawal when payment is made from
partnership assets (a) decreases net assets and total capital and (b) may result in recognizing
a bonus either to the retiring partner or the remaining partners.
TRUE-FALSE STATEMENTS
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The personal assets, liabilities, and personal transactions of partners are excluded from
the accounting records of the partnership.
2.
The act of any partner is binding on all other partners if the act appears to be appropriate
for the partnership.
3.
A major advantage of the partnership form of organization is that the partners have
unlimited liability.
4.
Partnership creditors may have a claim on the personal assets of any of the partners if the
partnership assets are not sufficient to settle claims.
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The partnership agreement between partners must be in writing.
6.
If a partner invests noncash assets in a partnership, they should be recorded by the
partnership at their fair market value.
7.
L. Hill invests the following assets in a new partnership: $15,000 in cash, and equipment
that cost $30,000 but has a book value of $17,000 and fair market value of $20,000. Hill,
Capital will be credited for $32,000.
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Two proprietorships cannot combine and form a partnership.
9.
If a partner's investment in a partnership consists of equipment that has accumulated
depreciation of $8,000, it would not be appropriate for the partnership to record the
accumulated depreciation.
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If a partner's investment in a partnership consists of Accounts Receivable of $25,000 and
an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $7,000, it would not be appropriate for the
partnership to record the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
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Unless stated otherwise in the partnership contract, profits and losses are shared among
the partners in the ratio of their capital equity balances.
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If salary allowances and interest on capital are stipulated in the partnership profit and loss
sharing agreement, they are implemented only if income is sufficient to cover the amounts
required by these features.
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Unless the partnership agreement specifically indicates an income ratio, partnership net
income or loss is not allocated to the partners.
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Partnership income or loss need not be closed to partners' capital accounts each period
because of the unlimited life characteristic of partnerships.
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If a partnership has a loss for the period, the closing entry to transfer the loss to the
partners will require a credit to the Income Summary account.
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The partners' drawing accounts are closed each period into the Income Summary
account.
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Salary allowances to partners are a major expense on most partnership income
statements.
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An interest allowance in sharing partnership net income (or net loss) is related to the
amount of partners' invested capital during the period.
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The financial statements of a partnership are similar to those of a proprietorship.
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The income earned by a partnership will always be greater than the income earned by a
proprietorship because in a partnership there is more than one owner contributing to the
success of the business.
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The function of the Partners' Capital Statement is to explain the changes in partners'
capital account balances during a period.
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A detailed listing of all the assets invested by a partner in a partnership appears on the
Partners' Capital Statement.
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Total partners' equity of a partnership is equal to the sum of all partners' capital account
balances.
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The distribution of cash to partners in a partnership liquidation is always made based on
the partners' income sharing ratio.
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The liquidation of a partnership means that a new partner has been admitted to the
partnership.
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and the beginning of a new partnership.
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capital will change.
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admittance is greater than his or her investment in the firm.
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partnership capital, it indicates that a bonus was paid to the original partners.
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assets which are less than his or her capital balance on the date of withdrawal.
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A partnership is an association of no more than two persons to carry on as co-owners of a
business for profit.
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Once assets have been invested in the partnership, they are owned jointly by all partners.
33.
Each partner's initial investment in a partnership should be recorded at book value.
34.
Partnership income is shared in proportion to each partner's capital equity interest unless
the partnership contract specifically indicates the manner in which net income or net loss
is to be divided.
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In a liquidation, the final distribution of cash to partners should be on the basis of their
income ratios.
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In an admission of a partner by investment of assets, the total net assets and total capital
of the partnership do not change.
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The withdrawal of a partner legally dissolves the partnership.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
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A hybrid form of business organization with certain features like a corporation is a(n)
a. limited liability partnership.
b. limited liability company.
c. "S" corporation.
d. sub-chapter "S" corporation.
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A partnership
a. has only one owner.
b. pays taxes on partnership income.
c. must file an information tax return.
d. is not an accounting entity for financial reporting purposes.
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A general partner in a partnership
a. has unlimited liability for all partnership debts.
b. is always the general manager of the firm.
c. is the partner who lacks a specialization.
d. is liable for partnership liabilities only to the extent of that partner's capital equity.
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41.
The individual assets invested by a partner in a partnership
a. revert back to that partner if the partnership liquidates.
b. determine that partner's share of net income or loss for the year.
c. are jointly owned by all partners.
d. determine the scope of authority of that partner.
42.
Which one of the following would not be considered a disadvantage of the partnership
form of organization?
a. Limited life
b. Unlimited liability
c. Mutual agency
d. Ease of formation
43.
The partnership form of business is
a. restricted to law and medical practices.
b. restricted to firms having fewer than 10 partners.
c. not restricted to any particular type of business.
d. most often used in relatively large companies.
44.
Which of the following is not a principal characteristic of the partnership form of business
organization?
a. Mutual agency
b. Association of individuals
c. Limited liability
d. Limited life
45.
The partnership agreement should include each of the following except the
a. date of the partnership inception.
b. principal location of the firm.
c. surviving family members in the event of a partner's death.
d. Each of these should be included.
46.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the form of a legally binding
partnership contract?
a. The partnership contract must be in writing.
b. The partnership contract may be based on a handshake.
c. The partnership contract may be implied.
d. The partnership contract cannot be oral.
47.
Which of the following statements about a partnership is correct?
a. The personal assets of a partner are included in the partnership accounting records.
b. A partnership is not required to file an information tax return.
c. Each partner's share of income is taxable to the partnership.
d. A partnership represents an accounting entity for financial reporting purposes.
48.
In a partnership, mutual agency means
a. each partner acts on his own behalf when engaging in partnership business.
b. the act of any partner is binding on all other partners, only if partners act within their
cope of authority.
c. an act by a partner is judged as binding on other partners depending on whether the
act appears to be appropriate for the partnership.
d. that partners must pay taxes on a mutual or combined basis.
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49.
A partnership
a. is dissolved only by the withdrawal of a partner.
b. is dissolved upon the acceptance of a new partner.
c. dissolution means the business must liquidate.
d. has unlimited life.
50.
The partner in a limited partnership that has unlimited liability is referred to as the
a. lead partner.
b. head partner.
c. general partner.
d. unlimited partner.
51.
Limited partnerships
a. must have at least one general partner.
b. guarantee that a partner will receive a return.
c. guarantee that a partner will get back his original investment.
d. are limited to only three partners.
52.
The Maris-Crane partnership is terminated when creditor claims exceed partnership
assets by $40,000. Crane is a millionaire and Maris has no personal assets. Maris'
partnership interest is 75% and Crane's is 25%. Creditors
a. must collect their claims equally from Maris and Crane.
b. may collect the entire $40,000 from Crane.
c. must collect their claims 75% from Maris and 25% from Crane.
d. may not require Crane to use his personal assets to satisfy the $40,000 in claims.
53.
Which of the following statements about partnerships is incorrect?
a. Partnership assets are co-owned by partners.
b. If a partnership is terminated, the assets do not legally revert to the original contributor.
c. If the partnership agreement does not specify the manner in which net income is to be
shared, it is distributed according to capital contributions.
d. Each partner has a claim on assets equal to the balance in the partner's capital
account.
54.
Which of the following is not an advantage of the partnership form of business?
a. Mutual agency
b. Ease of formation
c. Ease of decision making
d. Freedom from governmental regulations and restrictions
55.
The largest companies in the United States are primarily organized as
a. limited partnerships.
b. partnerships.
c. corporations.
d. proprietorships.
56.
The basis for dividing partnership net income or net loss is referred to as any of the
following except the
a. income ratio.
b. income and loss ratio.
c. profit and loss ratio.
d. income sharing ratio.
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57.
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding partnership agreements?
a. It may be referred to as the “articles of co-partnership.”
b. Oral agreements are preferable to written articles.
c. It should specify the different relationships that are to exist among the partners.
d. It should state procedures for submitting disputes to arbitration.
58.
Norton invests personally owned equipment, which originally cost $110,000 and has
accumulated depreciation of $30,000 in the Norton and Kennett partnership. Both partners
agree that the fair market value of the equipment was $60,000. The entry made by the
partnership to record Norton's investment should be
a. Equipment ............................................................................ 110,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment......................
30,000
Norton, Capital.............................................................
80,000
b. Equipment ............................................................................
80,000
Norton, Capital.............................................................
80,000
c. Equipment ............................................................................
60,000
Loss on Purchase of Equipment ..........................................
20,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment...............................
30,000
Norton, Capital.............................................................
110,000
d. Equipment ............................................................................
60,000
Norton, Capital.............................................................
60,000
59.
Partner B is investing in a partnership with Partner A. B contributes as part of his initial
investment, Accounts Receivable of $80,000; an Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of
$12,000; and $8,000 cash. The entry that the partnership makes to record B's initial
contribution includes a
a. credit to B, Capital for $88,000.
b. debit to Accounts Receivable for $68,000.
c. credit to B, Capital for $76,000.
d. debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for $12,000.
60.
Which of the following would not be recorded in the entry for the formation of a
partnership?
a. Accumulated depreciation
b. Allowance for doubtful accounts
c. Accounts receivable
d. All of these would be recorded.
61.
Bob is investing in a partnership with Jerry. Bob contributes equipment that originally cost
$63,000, has a book value of $30,000, and a fair market value of $39,000. The entry that
the partnership makes to record Bob's initial contribution includes a
a. debit to Equipment for $33,000.
b. debit to Equipment for $63,000.
c. debit to Equipment for $39,000.
d. credit to Accumulated Depreciation for $33,000.
62.
A partner contributes, as part of her initial investment, accounts receivable with an
allowance for doubtful accounts. Which of the following reflects a proper treatment?
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a. The balance of the accounts receivable account should be recorded on the books of
the partnership at its net realizable value.
b. The allowance account may be set up on the books of the partnership because it
relates to the existing accounts that are being contributed.
c. The allowance account should not be carried onto the books of the partnership.
d. The accounts receivable and allowance should not be recorded on the books of the
partnership because a partner must invest cash in the business.
63.
Which one of the following would not be considered an expense of a partnership in
determining income for the period?
a. Expired insurance
b. Salary allowance to partners
c. Supplies used
d. Freight-out
64.
A partner invests into a partnership a building with an original cost of $90,000 and
accumulated depreciation of $40,000. This building has a $70,000 fair market value. As a
result of the investment, the partner’s capital account will be credited for
a. $70,000.
b. $50,000.
c. $90,000.
d. $120,000.
Use the following information for questions 65–67.
James and Laura are forming a partnership. James will invest a truck with a book value of
$10,000 and a fair market value of $14,000. Laura will invest a building with a book value of
$30,000 and a fair market value of $42,000 with a mortgage of $15,000.
65.
At what amount should the building be recorded?
a. $30,000
b. $27,000
c. $42,000
d. $45,000
66.
What amount should be recorded in Laura’s capital account?
a. $30,000
b. $27,000
c. $42,000
d. $14,000
67.
What amount should be recorded in James’ capital account?
a. $30,000
b. $27,000
c. $42,000
d. $14,000
68.
Speir and Pablo decide to organize a partnership. Speir invests $15,000 cash, and Pablo
contributes $12,000 cash and equipment having a book value of $6,000. Choose the entry
to record Pablo’s investment in the partnership assuming the equipment has a fair market
value of $9,000.
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a. Cash .....................................................................................
Equipment ...........................................................................
Pablo, Capital .............................................................
b. Equipment ...........................................................................
Pablo, Capital .............................................................
c. Cash .....................................................................................
Pablo, Capital .............................................................
d. Cash .....................................................................................
Equipment ...........................................................................
Pablo, Capital .............................................................
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12,000
6,000
18,000
6,000
6,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
9,000
21,000
Use the following information for questions 69–71.
Partners Abel and Cain have capital balances in a partnership of $40,000 and $60,000,
respectively. They agree to share profits and losses as follows:
Abel
Cain
As salaries
$10,000
$12,000
As interest on capital at the beginning of the year
10%
10%
Remaining profits or losses
50%
50%
69.
If income for the year was $50,000, what will be the distribution of income to Cain?
a. $23,000
b. $27,000
c. $20,000
d. $10,000
70.
If income for the year was $30,000, what will be the distribution of income to Abel?
a. $13,000
b. $77,000
c. $10,000
d. $14,000
71.
If net loss for the year was $2,000, what will be the distribution to Cain?
a. $12,000 income
b. $1,000 income
c. $1,000 loss
d. $2,000 loss
72.
Partners Jim and Joe have agreed to share profits and losses in an 80:20 ratio
respectively, after Jim is allowed a salary allowance of $140,000 and Joe is allowed a
salary allowance of $70,000. If the partnership had net income of $140,000 for 2008,
Joe’s share of the income would be
a. $70,000.
b. $56,000.
c. $84,000.
d. $14,000.
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73.
The most appropriate basis for dividing partnership net income when the partners do not
plan to take an active role in daily operations is
a. on a fixed ratio.
b. interest on capital balances and salaries to the partners.
c. on a ratio based average capital balances.
d. salaries to the partners and the remainder on a fixed ratio.
74.
The Smith and Jones partnership agreement stipulates that profits and losses will be
shared equally after salary allowances of $160,000 for Smith and $80,000 for Jones. At
the beginning of the year, Smith's Capital account had a balance of $320,000, while Jones'
Capital account had a balance of $280,000. Net income for the year was $200,000. The
balance of Jones' Capital account at the end of the year after closing is
a. $380,000.
b. $80,000.
c. $340,000.
d. $360,000.
75.
A partner's share of net income is recognized in the accounts through
a. adjusting entries.
b. closing entries.
c. correcting entries.
d. accrual entries.
76.
The partnership of Nott and Reese reports net income of $60,000. The partners share
equally in income and losses. The entry to record the partners' share of net income will
include a
a. credit to Income Summary for $60,000.
b. credit to Nott, Capital for $30,000.
c. debit to Reese, Capital for $30,000.
d. credit to Reese, Drawing for $30,000.
77.
Partner A receives $210,000 and Partner B receives $140,000 in a split of $350,000 net
income. Which expression does not reflect the income splitting arrangement?
a. 3:2
b. 3/5 & 2/5
c. 6:4
d. 2:1
78.
An income ratio based on capital balances might be appropriate when
a. service is a primary consideration.
b. some, but not all, partners plan to work in the business.
c. funds invested in the partnership are considered the critical factor.
d. little net income is expected.
79.
If the partnership agreement specifies salaries to partners, interest on partners' capital,
and the remainder on a fixed ratio, and partnership net income is not sufficient to cover
both salaries and interest,
a. only salaries are allocated to the partners.
b. only interest is allocated to the partners.
c. the entire net income is shared on a fixed ratio.
d. both salaries and interest are allocated to the partners.
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80.
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Which of the following would not be considered an expense of a partnership in
determining income for the period?
a. Expired insurance
b. Income tax expense
c. Rent expense
d. Utilities expense
Use the following information for questions 81–82.
The net income of the Pine and Miles partnership is $180,000. The partnership agreement
specifies that Pine and Miles have a salary allowance of $48,000 and $72,000, respectively. The
partnership agreement also specifies an interest allowance of 10% on capital balances at the
beginning of the year. Each partner had a beginning capital balance of $120,000. Any remaining
net income or net loss is shared equally.
81.
What is Pine's share of the $180,000 net income?
a. $48,000
b. $60,000
c. $66,000
d. $78,000
82.
What is the balance of Miles' Capital account at the end of the year after net income has
been distributed?
a. $204,000
b. $192,000
c. $222,000
d. $210,000
83.
The net income of the Torrey and Gore partnership is $250,000. The partnership
agreement specifies that profits and losses will be shared equally after salary allowances
of $200,000 (Torrey) and $150,000 (Gore) have been allocated. At the beginning of the
year, Torrey's Capital account had a balance of $500,000 and Gore's Capital account had
a balance of $650,000. What is the balance of Gore's Capital account at the end of the
year after profits and losses have been distributed?
a. $650,000
b. $100,000
c. $750,000
d. $775,000
84.
A partners' capital statement explains
a. the amount of legal liability of each of the partners.
b. the types of assets invested in the business by each partner.
c. how the partnership will be capitalized if a new partner is admitted to the partnership.
d. the changes in each partner's capital account and in total partnership capital during a
period.
85.
Each of the following is used in preparing the partners’ capital statement except the
a. balance sheet.
b. income statement.
c. partners’ capital accounts.
d. partners’ drawing accounts.
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86.
The owners' equity statement for a partnership is called the
a. partners' proportional statement.
b. partners' capital statement.
c. statement of shareholders' equity.
d. capital and drawing statement.
87.
Which of the following would not cause an increase in partnership capital?
a. Drawings
b. Net income
c. Additional capital investment by the partners
d. Initial capital investment by the partners
88.
Jill Grier's capital statement reveals that her drawings during the year were $50,000. She
made an additional capital investment of $25,000 and her share of the net loss for the
year was $10,000. Her ending capital balance was $200,000. What was Jill Grier's
beginning capital balance?
a. $225,000
b. $185,000
c. $235,000
d. $260,000
89.
Bill Wren started the year with a capital balance of $180,000. During the year, his share of
partnership net income was $160,000 and he withdrew $30,000 from the partnership for
personal use. He made an additional capital contribution of $50,000 during the year. The
amount of Bill Wren's capital balance that will be reported on the year-end balance sheet
will be
a. $160,000.
b. $390,000.
c. $300,000.
d. $360,000.
90.
The Partners' Capital Statement for the United Center reported the following information in
total:
Capital, January 1.................................................. $120,000
Additional investment.............................................
40,000
Drawings................................................................
80,000
Net income............................................................. 100,000
The partnership has three partners: Moon, Garr, and Rice with ending capital balances in
a ratio 40:20:40. What are the respective ending balances of the three partners?
a. Moon, $80,000; Garr, $40,000; Rice, $80,000.
b. Moon, $72,000: Garr, $36,000; Rice, $72,000.
c. Moon, $136,000; Garr, $68,000; Rice, $136,000.
d. Moon, $90,000; Garr, $48,000; Rice, $90,000.
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91.
The total column of the Partners' Capital Statement for North Company is as follows:
Capital, January 1 ................................................. $150,000
Additional investment ............................................
60,000
Drawings ...............................................................
90,000
Net income ............................................................ 180,000
The partnership has three partners. The first two partners have ending capital balances
that are equal. The ending balance of the third partner is half of the ending balance of the
first partner. What is the ending capital balance of the third partner?
a. $72,000
b. $48,000
c. $60,000
d. $66,000
92.
The partners' drawing accounts are
a. reported on the income statement.
b. reported on the balance sheet.
c. closed to Income Summary.
d. closed to the partners' capital accounts.
93.
The Uniform Partnership Act provides that
a. a purchaser of a partnership interest is not a partner until he or she is accepted into
the firm by the continuing partners.
b. a partner must obtain the approval of other partners before selling his or her interest.
c. the price paid in a purchase of partner's interest must be equal to the capital equity
acquired.
d. the price paid in a purchase of partner's interest must be greater than the capital
equity acquired.
94.
The balance sheet of a partnership will
a. report retained earnings below the partnership capital accounts.
b. show a separate capital account for each partner.
c. show a separate drawing account for each partner.
d. show the amount of income that was distributed to each partner.
95.
The liquidation of a partnership may result from each of the following except the
a. bankruptcy of the partnership.
b. death of a partner.
c. retirement of a partner.
d. sale of the business by the partners.
96.
In the liquidation of a partnership, any gain or loss on the realization of noncash assets
should be allocated
a. first to creditors and the remainder to partners.
b. to the partners on the basis of their capital balances.
c. to the partners on the basis of their income-sharing ratio.
d. only after all creditors have been paid.
97.
In the liquidation of a partnership, any partner who has a capital deficiency
a. has a personal debt to the partnership for the amount of the deficiency.
b. is automatically terminated as a partner.
c. will receive a cash distribution only on the basis of his or her income-sharing ratio.
d. is not obligated to make up the capital deficiency.
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98.
Partners A, B, and C have capital account balances of $120,000 each. The income and
loss ratio is 5:2:3, respectively. In the process of liquidating the partnership, noncash
assets with a book value of $100,000 are sold for $40,000. The balance of Partner B's
Capital account after the sale is
a. $90,000.
b. $102,000.
c. $108,000.
d. $132,000.
Use the following information for questions 99–101.
The partners' income and loss sharing ratio is 2:3:5, respectively.
D, E, AND F PARTNERSHIP
Balance Sheet
December 31, 2008
Assets
Liabilities and Owners' Equity
Cash
Noncash assets
$ 90,000
570,000
Total
$660,000
Liabilities
D, Capital
E, Capital
F, Capital
Total
$300,000
120,000
180,000
60,000
$660,000
99.
If the D, E, and F Partnership is liquidated by selling the noncash assets for $390,000 and
creditors are paid in full, what is the amount of cash that can be safely distributed to each
partner?
a. D, $72,000; E, $108,000; F, $0.
b. D, $84,000; E, $126,000; F, $30,000.
c. D, $69,000; E, $111,000; F, $0.
d. D, $66,000; E, $114,000; F, $0.
100.
If the D, E, and F Partnership is liquidated by selling the noncash assets for $750,000,
and creditors are paid in full, what is the total amount of cash that Partner D will receive in
the distribution of cash to partners?
a. $36,000
b. $234,000
c. $156,000
d. $150,000
101.
If the D, E, and F Partnership is liquidated and the noncash assets are worthless, the
creditors will look to what partner's personal assets for settlement of the creditors' claims?
a. The personal assets of Partner E.
b. The personal assets of Partners D and F.
c. The personal assets of Partners D, E, and F.
d. The personal assets of the partners are not available for partnership debts.
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102.
If a partner has a capital deficiency and does not have the personal resources to eliminate
it,
a. the creditors will have to absorb the capital deficiency.
b. the other partners will absorb the capital deficiency on the basis of their respective
capital balances.
c. the other partners will have to absorb the capital deficiency on the basis of their
respective income sharing ratios.
d. neither the creditors nor the other partners will have to absorb the capital deficiency.
103.
When a partnership terminates business, the sale of noncash assets is called
a. liquidation.
b. realization.
c. recognition.
d. disposition.
104.
The liquidation of a partnership
a. cannot be a voluntary act of the partners.
b. terminates the business.
c. eliminates those partners with a capital deficiency.
d. cannot occur unless all partners approve.
105.
The liquidation of a partnership is a process containing the following steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pay partnership liabilities in cash.
Allocate the gain or loss on realization to the partners on their income ratios.
Sell noncash assets for cash and recognize a gain or loss on realization.
Distribute remaining cash to partners on the basis of their remaining capital balances.
Identify the proper sequencing of the steps in the liquidation process.
a. 3, 2, 4, 1.
b. 3, 2, 1, 4.
c. 1, 3, 2, 4.
d. 1, 4, 3, 2.
106.
In the final step of the liquidation process, remaining cash is distributed to partners
a. on an equal basis.
b. on the basis of the income ratios.
c. on the basis of the remaining capital balances.
d. regardless of capital deficiencies.
107.
In the liquidation process, if a capital account shows a deficiency
a. the partner with a deficiency has an obligation to the partnership for the amount of the
deficiency.
b. it may be written off to a "Loss" account.
c. it is disregarded until after the partnership books are closed.
d. it can be written off to a "Gain" account.
108.
Before distributing any remaining cash to partners in a partnership liquidation, it is
necessary to do each of the following except
a. sell noncash assets for cash.
b. recognize a gain or loss on realization.
c. allocate the gain or loss to the partners based on their capital balances.
d. pay partnership liabilities in cash.
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109.
Kate, Sue, and Tina formed a partnership with income-sharing ratios of 50%, 30%, and
20%, respectively. Cash of $180,000 was available after the partnership’s assets were
liquidated. Prior to the final distribution of cash, Kate’s capital balance was $200,000,
Sue’s capital balance was $150,000, and Tina had a capital deficiency of $50,000. Based
upon a cash payments schedule, Kate should receive
a. $175,000.
b. $168,750.
c. $131,250.
d. $200,000.
110.
A, B and C are partners, sharing income 2:1:2. After selling all of the assets for cash,
dividing gains and losses on realization, and paying liabilities, the balances in the capital
accounts are as follows: A, $10,000 Cr; B, $10,000 Cr; and C, $30,000 Cr. How much
cash should be distributed to A?
a. $6,000
b. $20,000
c. $10,000
d. $16,667
111.
In liquidation, balances prior to the distribution of cash to the partners are: Cash $300,000;
Moorman, Capital $140,000; Simpson, Capital $130,000, and Kelton, Capital $30,000.
The income ratio is 6:2:2, respectively. How much cash should be distributed to
Moorman?
a. $125,000
b. $136,250
c. $140,000
d. $150,000
112.
Assume the same facts in question 111 above, except that there is only $255,000 in cash
and Kelton has a capital deficiency of $15,000. How much cash should be distributed to
Simpson if Kelton does not pay his deficiency?
a. $122,500
b. $126,250
c. $118,750
d. $130,000
a
D. Givens purchases a 25% interest for $30,000 when the Suppan, Porter, James
partnership has total capital of $270,000. Prior to the admission of Givens, each partner
has a capital balance of $90,000. Each partner relinquishes an equal amount of his capital
balance to Givens. The amount to be relinquished by James is
a. $15,000.
b. $19,000.
c. $22,500.
d. $37,500.
113.
a
114. Bryant is admitted to a partnership with a 25% capital interest by a cash investment of
$90,000. If total capital of the partnership is $390,000 before admitting Bryant, the bonus
to Bryant is
a. $30,000.
b. $15,000.
c. $45,000.
d. $60,000.
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Use the following information for questions 115–116.
Carley and Kingman are partners who share income and losses in the ratio of 3:2, respectively.
On August 31, their capital balances were: Carley, $175,000 and Kingman, $150,000. On that
date, they agree to admit Lerner as a partner with a one-third capital interest.
a
115. If Lerner invests $125,000 in the partnership, what is Carley's capital balance after
Lerner's admittance?
a. $150,000
b. $158,333
c. $160,000
d. $175,000
a
116. If Lerner invests $200,000 in the partnership, what is Kingman's capital balance after
Lerner's admittance?
a. $175,000
b. $160,000
c. $157,500
d. $150,000
a
117. King and Nott are partners who share profits and losses equally and have capital
balances of $560,000 and $490,000, respectively. Starr is admitted into the partnership
by investing $490,000 for 30% capital interest. The account balance of Nott, Capital after
the admission of Starr would be
a. $462,000.
b. $476,000.
c. $504,000.
d. $490,000.
a
118. Stine and Watson have partnership capital balances of $320,000 and $240,000,
respectively. Watson negotiates to sell his partnership interest to Leary for $280,000.
Stine agrees to accept Leary as a new partner. The partnership entry to record this
transaction is
a. Cash ..................................................................................... 280,000
Leary, Capital ..............................................................
280,000
b. Watson, Capital .................................................................... 280,000
Leary, Capital ..............................................................
280,000
c. Cash .....................................................................................
40,000
Watson, Capital .................................................................... 240,000
Leary, Capital ..............................................................
280,000
d. Watson, Capital .................................................................... 240,000
Leary, Capital ..............................................................
240,000
a
119. Hill and Eddy share partnership profits and losses in the ratio of 6:4. Hill's Capital account
balance is $320,000 and Eddy’s Capital account balance is $200,000. Porter is admitted to
the partnership by investing $360,000 and is to receive a one-fourth ownership interest. Hill,
Eddy and Porter's capital balances after Porter's investment will be
Hill
Eddy
Porter
a. $320,000
$200,000
$360,000
b. $404,000
$256,000
$220,000
c. $396,000
$264,000
$220,000
d. $390,000
$270,000
$220,000
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a
120. Judy and Deb have partnership capital account balances of $600,000 and $450,000,
respectively and share profits and losses equally. Anne is admitted to the partnership by
investing $250,000 for a one-fourth ownership interest. The balance of Deb's Capital
account after Anne is admitted is
a. $412,500.
b. $450,000.
c. $487,500.
d. $325,000.
a
121. The admission of a new partner to an existing partnership
a. may be accomplished only by investing assets in the partnership.
b. requires purchasing the interest of one or more existing partners.
c. causes a legal dissolution of the existing partnership.
d. is almost always accompanied by the liquidation of the business.
a
122. When a partnership interest is purchased
a. every partner’s capital account is affected.
b. the transaction is a personal transaction between the purchaser and the selling
partner(s).
c. the buyer receives equity equal to the amount of cash paid.
d. all partners will receive some part of the purchase price.
a
123. Adler and Lynn each sell 1/3 of their partnership interest to Sele, receiving $140,000 each.
At the time of the admission, each partner has a $420,000 capital balance. The entry to
record the admission of Sele will show a
a. debit to Cash for $280,000.
b. credit to Sele, Capital for $420,000.
c. debit to Lynn, Capital for $420,000.
d. debit to Adler, Capital for $140,000.
a
124. Ball and Gant sell 1/4 of their partnership interest to Ives receiving $200,000 each. At the
time of admission, Ball and Gant each had a $350,000 capital balance. The admission of
Ives will cause the net partnership assets to
a. increase by $400,000.
b. remain at $700,000.
c. decrease by $400,000.
d. remain at $1,100,000.
a
125. Cole and Glenn sell to Nabb a 1/3 interest in the Cole-Glenn partnership. Nabb will pay
Cole and Glenn each $70,000 for admission into the organization. Before this transaction,
Cole and Glenn show capital balances of $105,000 each. The journal entry to record the
admission of Nabb will
a. show a debit to Cash for $140,000.
b. not show a debit to Cash.
c. show a debit to Glenn, Capital for $70,000.
d. show a credit to Nabb, Capital for $140,000.
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a
126. Foxx invests $20,000 in cash (admission by investment) in the Massey-Dix partnership to
acquire a 1/4 interest. In this case
a. the accounting will be the same as a purchase of an interest.
b. the total net assets of the new partnership are unchanged from the previous partnership.
c. the total capital of the new partnership is greater than the total capital of the old
partnership.
d. Foxx's income ratio will automatically be 1/4.
a
127. Which of the following is correct when admitting a new partner into an existing
partnership?
Purchase of an Interest
Admission by Investment
a. Total net assets
unchanged
unchanged
b. Total capital
increased
unchanged
c. Total net assets
unchanged
increased
d. Total capital
unchanged
unchanged
a
128. When admitting a new partner by investment, a bonus to old partners
a. is usually unjustified because book values clearly reflect partnership net worth.
b. is sometimes justified because goodwill may exist and it is not reflected in the accounts.
c. results if the debit to cash is less than the new partner's capital credit.
d. results if the debit to cash is equal to the new partner's capital credit.
a
129. When admitting a new partner by investment, a bonus to old partners is allocated on
a. the basis of capital balances.
b. the basis of the original investment of the old partners.
c. the basis of income ratios before the admission of the new partner.
d. a seniority basis.
a
130. A bonus to a new partner
a. is prohibited by GAAP.
b. results when the new partner's capital credit is less than his or her investment of
assets in the firm.
c. may occur when recorded book values are lower than market values.
d. results when the new partner's capital credit is greater than his or her investment of
assets in the firm.
a
131. A bonus to a new partner will
a. increase the capital balances of existing partners based on their income ratios before
the admission of the new partner.
b. increase the capital balances of existing partners based on their income ratios after
the admission of the new partner.
c. decrease the capital balances of existing partners based on their income ratios before
the admission of the new partner.
d. decrease the capital balances of existing partners based on their capital balances
before the admission of the new partner.
a
132. Jane, Ken, and Mark have partnership capital account balances of $225,000, $450,000
and $105,000, respectively. The income sharing ratio is Jane, 50%; Ken, 40%; and Mark,
10%. Jane desires to withdraw from the partnership and it is agreed that partnership
assets of $195,000 will be used to pay Jane for her partnership interest. The balances of
Ken's and Mark's Capital accounts after Jane's withdrawal would be
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Ken, $450,000; Mark, $105,000.
Ken, $474,000; Mark, $111,000.
Ken, $426,000; Mark, $99,000.
Ken, $435,000; Mark, $90,000.
a
133. Ace, Bell, and Cole have partnership capital account balances of $400,000 each. Income
and losses are shared equally. Cole agrees to sell three-fourths of his ownership interest
to Ace for $350,000 and one-fourth to Bell for $125,000. Ace and Bell will use personal
assets to purchase Cole's interest. The partnership's entry to record Cole's withdrawal
from the partnership would be
a. Cole, Capital .......................................................................
475,000
Cash ..........................................................................
475,000
b. Cole, Capital .......................................................................
475,000
Ace, Capital ...............................................................
350,000
Bell, Capital ................................................................
125,000
c. Cole, Capital .......................................................................
400,000
Ace, Capital ...............................................................
300,000
Bell, Capital ................................................................
100,000
d. Ace, Capital ........................................................................
356,250
Bell, Capital .........................................................................
118,750
Cole, Capital .............................................................
475,000
a
134. When a partner withdraws from the firm, which of the following reflects the correct
partnership effects?
Payment from
Payment from
Partners' Personal Assets
Partnership Assets
a. Total net assets
decreased
decreased
b. Total capital
decreased
decreased
c. Total net assets
unchanged
decreased
d. Total capital
unchanged
unchanged
a
135. Which of the following is not a necessary action that the partnership must take upon the
death of a partner?
a. Determine the net income or net loss for the year to date.
b. Discontinue business operations.
c. Close the books.
d. Prepare financial statements.
Use the following information for questions 136–138.
On November 30, capital balances are Gray $90,000, Carr $75,000 and Melton $75,000. The
income ratios are 20%, 20% and 60%, respectively. Gray decides to retire from the partnership.
a
136. The partnership pays Gray $105,000 cash for her partnership interest. After Gray's
retirement, what is the balance of Carr's capital account?
a. $71,250
b. $72,000
c. $75,000
d. $97,500
Accounting for Partnerships
12 - 23
a
137. The partnership pays Gray $75,000 cash for her partnership interest. After Gray's
retirement, what is the balance of Melton's capital account?
a. $66,000
b. $75,000
c. $84,000
d. $86,250
a
138. In order for Carr and Melton to have equal capital interests after the retirement of Gray,
how much partnership cash would have to be paid to Gray for her partnership interest?
a. $0
b. $80,000
c. $90,000
d. Any amount paid to Gray will cause Carr and Melton to still have equal capital
balances.
Additional Multiple Choice Questions
139.
All of the following are characteristics of partnerships except
a. co-ownership of property.
b. mutual agency.
c. unlimited life.
d. association of individuals.
140.
The Butkus, Sayers, and Halas partnership is terminated when the claims of company
creditors exceed partnership assets by $50,000. The capital balances for Butkus, Sayers,
and Halas are $35,000, $5,000, and $0, respectively. The original claims of the creditors
were negotiated by Sayers and Halas. Which partner(s) is(are) personally and individually
liable for all partnership liabilities?
a. Butkus
b. Sayers
c. Sayers and Halas
d. Butkus, Sayers, and Halas
141.
When a partner invests noncash assets in a partnership, the assets should be recorded at
their
a. book value.
b. carrying value.
c. fair market value.
d. original cost.
142.
The partnership agreement of Rossi and Petry provides for salary allowances of $45,000
to Rossi and $35,000 to Petry, with the remaining income or loss to be divided equally.
During the year, Rossi and Petry each withdraw cash equal to 80% of their salary
allowances. If partnership net income is $100,000, Rossi's equity in the partnership would
a. increase more than Petry’s.
b. decrease more than Petry's.
c. increase the same as Petry's.
d. decrease the same as Petry's.
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143.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Salaries to partners and interest on partners' capital are expenses of the partnership.
b. Salaries to partners are expenses of the partnership but not interest on partners'
capital.
c. Interest on partners' capital is an expense of the partnership but not salaries to
partners.
d. Neither salaries to partners nor interest on partners' capital are expenses of the
partnership.
144.
In the liquidation of a partnership, the gains and losses from assets sold are
a. divided equally among the partners.
b. divided among the partners in the stated income ratio.
c. divided among the partners in proportion to their capital equity interests.
d. ignored.
145.
If a partner with a capital deficiency is unable to pay the amount owed to the partnership,
the deficiency is allocated to the partners with credit balances
a. equally.
b. on the basis of their income ratios.
c. on the basis of their capital balances.
d. on the basis of their original investments.
146.
An entry is not required in the liquidation of a partnership to record the
a. payment of cash to creditors.
b. distribution of cash to the partners.
c. sale of noncash assets.
d. allocation of a capital deficiency to partners with credit balances when the deficient
partner is expected to pay the deficiency.
147.
The first step in the liquidation of a partnership is to
a. allocate a gain or loss on realization to the partners.
b. distribute remaining cash to the partners.
c. pay partnership liabilities.
d. sell noncash assets and recognize a gain or loss on realization.
148.
Baker joins the partnership of Kubek and Musial by paying $30,000 in cash. If the net
assets of the partnership are still the same amount after Baker has been admitted as a
partner, then Baker
a. must have been admitted by investment of assets.
b. must have been admitted by purchase of a partner's interest.
c. must have received a bonus upon being admitted.
d. could have been admitted by an investment of assets or by a purchase of a partner's
interest.
149.
Lowe is admitted to a partnership with a 25% capital interest by a cash investment of
$120,000. If total capital of the partnership is $520,000 before admitting Lowe, the bonus
to Lowe is
a. $40,000.
b. $20,000.
c. $60,000.
d. $80,000.
Accounting for Partnerships
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Answers to Multiple Choice Questions
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BRIEF EXERCISES
BE 150
Brandy and Johnson decide to organize a partnership. Brandy invests $25,000 cash, and
Johnson contributes $5,000 and equipment having a book value of $3,500 and a fair market
value of $10,000.
Instructions
Prepare the entry to record each partner’s investment.
Solution 150
(5 min.)
Cash……...………….. ............................................................................
Brandy, Capital………………………………………………………….
25,000
Cash………………….. ...........................................................................
Equipment……………............................................................................
Johnson, Capital…. ........................................................................
5,000
10,000
25,000
15,000
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BE 151
Tonto Company and Ranger Company decide to merge their proprietorships into a partnership
called Westward Ho Company. The balance sheet of Ranger Company shows:
Accounts Receivable
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
$15,000
1,500
$13,500
Equipment
Less: Accumulated depreciation
$20,000
10,000
$10,000
The partners agree that the net realizable value of the receivables is $12,500 and that the fair
market value of the equipment is $15,000.
Instructions
Indicate how the four accounts should appear in the opening balance sheet of the partnership.
Solution 151
(4 min.)
WESTWARD HO COMPANY
Balance Sheet (partial)
Assets
Accounts Receivable
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
$15,000
2,500
Equipment
$12,500
15,000
BE 152
The Jill & Frill Co. reports net income of $28,000. Interest allowances are Jill $3,000 and Frill
$5,000; partner salary allowances are Jill $18,000 and Frill $10,000 and the remainder is shared
equally.
Instructions
Indicate the division of net income to each partner, and prepare the entry to distribute the net
income.
Solution 152
(6 min.)
Division of Net Income
Salary allowance
Interest allowance on partners’ capital
Total salaries and interest
Remaining income, ($8,000) ($28,000 – $36,000)
Jill ($8,000 × 50%)
Frill ($8,000 × 50%)
Total remainder
Total division of net income
Jill
$18,000
3,000
21,000
Frill
$10,000
5,000
15,000
Total
$28,000
8,000
36,000
(4,000)
(4,000)
$17,000
$11,000
(8,000)
$28,000
Accounting for Partnerships
Solution 152
12 - 27
(cont.)
The entry to record the division of net income is:
Income Summary .............................................................................
Jill, Capital ...............................................................................
Frill, Capital .............................................................................
28,000
17,000
11,000
BE 153
Debauge Co. had beginning capital balances on January 1, 2008, as follows: Nick Foley $30,000
and Tom Wenger $25,000. During the year, drawings were Foley $15,000 and Wenger $8,000.
Net income was $50,000, and the partners share income equally.
Instructions
Prepare the partners’ capital statement for the year.
Solution 153
(4 min.)
DEBAUGE COMPANY
Partners’ Capital Statement
Beginning Capital
Add: Net Income
Less: Drawings
Ending Capital
Foley
$30,000
25,000
55,000
15,000
$40,000
Wenger
$25,000
25,000
50,000
8,000
$42,000
Total
$55,000
50,000
105,000
23,000
$82,000
BE 154
After liquidating noncash assets and paying creditors, account balances in the Main Co. are Cash
$29,000, A Capital (Cr.) $11,000, B Capital (Cr,) $8,000 and C Capital (Cr.) $10,000. The
partners share income equally.
Instructions
Journalize the final distribution of cash to the partners.
Solution 154
(4 min.)
A, Capital ...............................................................................................
B, Capital ...............................................................................................
C, Capital ...............................................................................................
Cash ........................................................................................
11,000
8,000
10,000
29,000
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BE 155
Barnes Company at December 31 has cash $40,000, noncash assets $200,000, liabilities
$110,000, and the following capital balances: Carpenter $90,000 and Pendleton $40,000. The
firm is liquidated, and $240,000 in cash is received for the noncash assets. Carpenter and
Pendleton income ratios are 60% and 40%, respectively.
Instructions
Prepare a cash distribution schedule.
Solution 155
(5 min.)
BARNES COMPANY
Schedule of Cash Payments
Cash
Balances before
Liquidation
$ 40,000
Sale of noncash assets
and allocation of losses
240,000
New balances
280,000
Pay liabilities
(110,000)
New balances
170,000
Cash distribution
$170,000
+
Noncash
Assets =
$200,000
Liabilities +
Carpenter
Capital +
Pendelton
Capital
$110,000
$ 90,000
$40,000
24,000
114,000
16,000
56,000
114,000
56,000
$114,000
$56,000
(200,000)
-0_____
-0-
110,000
(110,000)
-0-
$
$
-0-
-0-
a
BE 156
In Nelson Co., capital balances are Ozzie $60,000 and Harriet $75,000. The partners share
income equally. Denny is admitted to the firm with a 40% interest by an investment of cash of
$65,000. Journalize the admission of Denny.
a
Solution 156
(3 min.)
Cash ......................................................................................................
Ozzie, Capital (50% × $15,000) ............................................................
Harriet, Capital (50% × $15,000)...........................................................
Denny, Capital (40% × $200,000) .............................................
65,000
7,500
7,500
80,000
*[(60,000 + $75,000 + $65,000) × 40%] – $65,000 = $15,000.
a
BE 157
Bob and Kathy are partners who share profits 60% and 40%. Their capital balances were both
$90,000 before Betty was admitted to the partnership. Betty contributed $120,000 in cash to the
partnership for a 30% interest.
Instructions
Compute the capital balances of Bob and Kathy after Betty is admitted to the partnership.
Accounting for Partnerships
a
Solution 157
12 - 29
(4 min.)
Bob’s capital balance: $90,000 + {$120,000 – [($180,000 + $120,000) × .30]} × .60 = $108,000
Kathy’s capital balance: $90,000 + {$120,000 – [($180,000 + $120,000) ×.30]} × .40 = $102,000
a
BE 158
Capital balances in Jetson Co. are George $50,000, Jane $38,000, and Frank $25,000. The
partners share income equally. Frank receives $35,000 from partnership assets in withdrawing
from the firm.
Instructions
Journalize the withdrawal of Frank.
a
Solution 158
(3 min.)
Frank, Capital.........................................................................................
George, Capital (50% × $10,000) ..........................................................
Jane, Capital (50% × $10,000) ..............................................................
Cash..............................................................................................
25,000
5,000
5,000
35,000
a
BE 159
Mike, Andy, and Joe are partners who share profits 40%, 20%, and 40%. Their capital balances
were $630,000, $420,000, and $210,000, respectively, before Joe’s retirement. Joe was paid
$270,000 from partnership assets to buy his interest.
Instructions
Compute the capital balances of Mike and Andy after Joe has withdrawn.
a
Solution 159 (4 min.)
Mike’s capital balance: $630,000 – [($270,000 – $210,000) X 40/60] = $590,000
Andy’s capital balance: $420,000 – [($270,000 – $210,000) X 20/60] = $400,000
12 - 30 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
EXERCISES
Ex. 160
Dick Acer and George Dooley decide to form a partnership. Acer invests $25,000 cash and
accounts receivable of $30,000 less allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,000. Dooley
contributes $20,000 cash and equipment having a $6,000 book value. It is agreed that the
allowance account should be $3,000 and the fair market value of the equipment is $10,000.
Instructions
Prepare the necessary journal entry to record the formation of the partnership.
Solution 160
(6 min.)
Cash ($25,000 + $20,000) ....................................................................
Accounts Receivable.............................................................................
Equipment .............................................................................................
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts..................................................
Acer, Capital ($25,000 + $30,000 – $3,000) ................................
Dooley, Capital ($20,000 + $10,000)............................................
45,000
30,000
10,000
3,000
52,000
30,000
Ex. 161
Ken Lott and Jim Stine operate separate auto repair shops. On January 1, 2008, they decide to
combine their separate businesses which were operated as proprietorships to form L & S Auto
Repair, a partnership. Information from their separate balance sheets is presented below:
Cash
Accounts receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts payable
Notes payable
Salaries payable
Equipment
Accumulated amortization—Equipment
Lott Auto Repair
$10,000
9,000
1,000
5,000
—
1,000
12,000
2,000
Stine Auto Repair
$12,000
10,000
500
6,000
3,000
1,500
24,000
4,000
It is agreed that the expected realizable value of Lott's accounts receivable is $8,000 and Stine's
receivables is $7,000. The fair market value of Lott's equipment is $13,000 and the value of
Stine's equipment is $20,000. It is further agreed that the new partnership will assume all
liabilities of the proprietorships with the exception of the notes payable on Stine's balance sheet
which he will pay himself.
Instructions
Prepare the journal entries necessary to record the formation of the partnership.
Accounting for Partnerships
Solution 161
12 - 31
(15 min.)
Cash.......................................................................................................
Accounts Receivable .............................................................................
Equipment..............................................................................................
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts ..................................................
Salaries Payable ...........................................................................
Accounts Payable .........................................................................
K. Lott, Capital...............................................................................
(To record K. Lott's investment)
10,000
9,000
13,000
Cash.......................................................................................................
Accounts Receivable .............................................................................
Equipment..............................................................................................
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts ..................................................
Salaries Payable ...........................................................................
Accounts Payable .........................................................................
J. Stine, Capital .............................................................................
(To record J. Stine's investment)
12,000
10,000
20,000
1,000
1,000
5,000
25,000
3,000
1,500
6,000
31,500
Ex. 162
The Smith and Wilson partnership reports net income of $45,000. Partner salary allowances are
Smith $18,000 and Wilson $12,000. Any remaining income is shared 60:40.
Instructions
Determine the amount of net income allocated to each partner.
Solution 162
(5 min.)
Salary allowance
Remaining income, $15,000
Smith ($15,000 × 60%)
Wilson ($15,000 × 40%)
Total division
Smith
$18,000
Wilson
$12,000
Total
$30,000
6,000
$18,000
15,000
$45,000
9,000
$27,000
Ex. 163
Bass, Ellis, and Goren formed a partnership on January 1, 2008. Bass invested $60,000, Ellis
$60,000 and Goren $140,000. Bass will manage the store and work 40 hours per week in the
store. Ellis will work 20 hours per week in the store, and Goren will not work. Each partner
withdrew 30 percent of his income distribution during 2008. If there was no income distribution to
a partner, there were no withdrawals of cash.
Instructions
Compute the partners' capital balances at the end of 2008 under the following independent
conditions: (Hint: use T accounts to determine each partner's capital balances.)
12 - 32 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
Ex. 163
(1)
(2)
(3)
(cont.)
Net income is $120,000 and the income ratio is Bass 40%, Ellis 35%, and Goren 25%.
Net income is $140,000 and the partnership agreement only specifies a salary of $50,000 to
Bass and $30,000 to Ellis.
Net income is $86,000 and the partnership agreement provides for (a) a salary of $40,000 to
Bass and $40,000 to Ellis, (b) interest on beginning capital balances at the rate of 10%, and
(c) any remaining income or loss is to be shared by Bass 40%, Ellis 35%, and Goren 25%.
Solution 163
(15 min.)
(1)
Bass, Capital
14,400
Bass
Ellis
Goren
Ellis, Capital
60,000
48,000
93,600
12,600
Net Income %
$120,000 × 40
120,000 × 35
120,000 × 25
Goren, Capital
60,000
42,000
89,400
Distribution
%
$ 48,000 × 30
42,000 × 30
30,000 × 30
$120,000
9,000
140,000
30,000
161,000
Drawings
$14,400
12,600
9,000
$36,000
(2)
Bass, Capital
21,000
Ellis, Capital
60,000
70,000
109,000
15,000
Goren, Capital
60,000
50,000
95,000
6,000
140,000
20,000
154,000
Salary
Remainder
Total
Bass
$50,000
20,000
$70,000
Ellis
$30,000
20,000
$50,000
Goren
$
0
20,000
$20,000
Total
$ 80,000
60,000
$140,000
× 30% = Drawings
$21,000
$15,000
$ 6,000
$ 42,000
(3)
Bass, Capital
11,400
Ellis, Capital
60,000
38,000
86,600
11,700
Goren, Capital
60,000
39,000
87,300
2,700
140,000
9,000
146,300
Bass
Salary
$40,000
Interest
6,000
Remainder ($20,000)
(8,000)
Total
$38,000
Ellis
$40,000
6,000
(7,000)
$39,000
Goren
$
0
14,000
(5,000)
$ 9,000
Total
$80,000
26,000
(20,000)
$86,000
× 30% = Drawings
$11,700
$ 2,700
$25,800
$11,400
Accounting for Partnerships
12 - 33
Ex. 164
Carlin and Larve have a partnership agreement which includes the following provisions regarding
sharing net income or net loss:
1. A salary allowance of $54,000 to Carlin and $36,000 to Larve.
2. An interest allowance of 10% on capital balances at the beginning of the year.
3. The remainder to be divided 60% to Carlin and 40% to Larve.
The capital balance on January 1, 2008, for Carlin and Larve was $90,000 and $120,000,
respectively. During 2008, the Carlin and Larve Partnership had sales of $495,000, cost of goods
sold of $290,000, and operating expenses of $75,000.
Instructions
Prepare an income statement for the Carlin and Larve Partnership for the year ended December
31, 2008. As a part of the income statement, include a Division of Net Income to each of the
partners.
Solution 164
(15 min.)
CARLIN AND LARVE PARTNERSHIP
Income Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
Sales .......................................................................................................................
Cost of goods sold ..................................................................................................
Gross profit .............................................................................................................
Operating expenses................................................................................................
Net income .............................................................................................................
$495,000
290,000
205,000
75,000
$130,000
Division of Net Income
Salary allowance
Interest allowance
($90,000 × 10%)
($120,000 × 10%)
Total interest
Total salaries and interest
Remaining income, $19,000
Carlin ($19,000 × 60%)
Larve ($19,000 × 40%)
Total remainder
Total division
Carlin
$54,000
Larve
$36,000
Total
$ 90,000
9,000
12,000
63,000
48,000
21,000
111,000
11,400
7,600
$74,400
$55,600
19,000
$130,000
Ex. 165
Hope & Crosby Co. reports net income of $34,000. The partnership agreement provides for
annual salaries of $24,000 for Hope and $15,000 for Crosby and interest allowances of $4,000 to
Hope and $6,000 to Crosby. Any remaining income or loss is to be shared 70% by Hope and
30% by Crosby.
Instructions
Compute the amount of net income distributed to each partner.
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Solution 165
(8 min.)
Salary allowance
Interest allowance
Total salaries and interest
Remaining deficiency ($15,000)
Hope ($15,000 × 70%)
Crosby ($15,000 × 30%)
Total division
Hope
$24,000
4,000
28,000
Crosby
$15,000
6,000
21,000
Total
$39,000
10,000
49,000
(4,500)
$16,500
(15,000)
$34,000
(10,500)
$17,500
Ex. 166
The adjusted trial balance of the Karris and Watts Partnership for the year ended December 31,
2008, appears below:
KARRIS AND WATTS PARTNERSHIP
Adjusted Trial Balance
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
Current Assets.......................................................................................
Plant Assets ..........................................................................................
Current Liabilities...................................................................................
Long-term Debt .....................................................................................
Karris, Capital........................................................................................
Karris, Drawing......................................................................................
Watts, Capital ........................................................................................
Watts, Drawing ......................................................................................
Sales .....................................................................................................
Cost of Goods Sold ...............................................................................
Operating Expenses..............................................................................
Debit
19,000
80,000
Credit
7,000
50,000
20,000
4,000
18,000
7,000
100,000
62,000
23,000
195,000
195,000
The partnership agreement stipulates that a division of partnership net income or net loss is to be
made as follows:
1. A salary allowance of $12,000 to Karris and $23,000 to Watts.
2. The remainder is to be divided equally.
Instructions
(a) Prepare a schedule which shows the division of net income to each partner.
(b) Prepare the closing entries for the division of net income and for the drawing accounts at
December 31, 2008.
Solution 166
(a)
(15 min.)
Schedule for Division of Net Income
Sales
Cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Net income
$100,000
62,000
38,000
23,000
$ 15,000
Accounting for Partnerships
Solution 166
(cont.)
Salary allowance
Remaining deficiency, ($20,000)
Karris ($20,000) × 50%
Watts ($20,000) × 50%
Total remainder
Total division
(b)
Dec. 31
31
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Karris
$12,000
Watts
$23,000
Total
$35,000
(10,000)
(10,000)
$ 2,000
$13,000
Income Summary ........................................................
Karris, Capital.......................................................
Watts, Capital.......................................................
(To close net income to capital)
15,000
Karris, Capital ..............................................................
Watts, Capital ..............................................................
Karris, Drawing.....................................................
Watts, Drawing.....................................................
(To close drawing accounts to capital)
4,000
7,000
(20,000)
$15,000
2,000
13,000
4,000
7,000
Ex. 167
Kim Carey and Mary Hall have formed the CH Partnership, and have capital balances of
$130,000 and $100,000, respectively, on January 1, 2008. On June 1, 2008, Hall invested an
additional $30,000. Also during the year, Carey withdrew $60,000 and Hall withdrew $48,000.
Sales for the year amounted to $360,000 and expenses were $260,000. Carey and Hall share
income and losses on a 3:1 basis.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the closing entries at December 31, 2008, for the CH Partnership.
(b) Prepare a partners' capital statement for 2008.
Solution 167
(a)
(15 min.)
Sales .............................................................................................
Expenses..............................................................................
Income Summary .................................................................
360,000
Income Summary ..........................................................................
Carey, Capital ($100,000 × 75%) .........................................
Hall, Capital ($100,000 × 25%) ............................................
100,000
Carey, Capital ...............................................................................
Hall, Capital...................................................................................
Carey, Drawing.....................................................................
Hall, Drawing ........................................................................
60,000
48,000
260,000
100,000
75,000
25,000
60,000
48,000
12 - 36 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
Solution 167
(cont.)
(b)
CH Partnership
Partners' Capital Statement
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
Capital, January 1, 2008
Add: Additional Investment
Net Income
Less: Drawings
Capital, December 31, 2008
Carey
$130,000
75,000
205,000
60,000
$145,000
Hall
$100,000
30,000
25,000
155,000
48,000
$107,000
Totals
$230,000
30,000
100,000
360,000
108,000
$252,000
Ex. 168
Prepare a partners' capital statement for Crestwood Company based on the following information.
Crest
Wood
Beginning capital
$30,000
$27,000
Drawings during year
15,000
8,000
Net income was $35,000, and the partners share income 60% to Crest and 40% to Wood.
Solution 168
(8 min.)
CRESTWOOD COMPANY
Partners' Capital Statement
Beginning capital
Add: Net income
Less: Drawings
Ending capital
Crest
$30,000
21,000
51,000
15,000
$36,000
Wood
$27,000
14,000
41,000
8,000
$33,000
Total
$57,000
35,000
92,000
23,000
$69,000
Ex. 169
On December 31, Thompson Company has cash $30,000, noncash assets $150,000, and
liabilities $80,000. Capital balances were Terry $55,000 and Nott $45,000. The firm is liquidated,
and the noncash assets are sold for $125,000. Terry and Nott share income in a 60:40 ratio.
Instructions
Prepare entries to record (a) the sale of noncash assets and (b) the allocation of the gain (loss)
on liquidation to the partners.
Accounting for Partnerships
Solution 169
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(6 min.)
(a) Cash ...............................................................................................
Loss on Realization ........................................................................
Noncash Assets ...................................................................
125,000
25,000
(b) Terry, Capital ($25,000 × 60%) ......................................................
Nott, Capital ($25,000 × 40%) ........................................................
Loss on Realization ..............................................................
15,000
10,000
150,000
25,000
Ex. 170
The ABC Partnership is to be liquidated and you have been hired to prepare a Schedule of Cash
Payments for the partnership. Partners A, B, and C share income and losses in the ratio of 4:3:3,
respectively. Assume the following:
1. The noncash assets were sold for $75,000.
2. Liabilities were paid in full.
3. The remaining cash was distributed to the partners. (If any partner has a capital
deficiency, assume that the partner is unable to make up the capital deficiency.)
Instructions
Using the above information, complete the Schedule of Cash Payments below:
ABC PARTNERSHIP
Schedule of Cash Payments
Item
Cash +
Balances before
liquidation
25,000 +
Solution 170
Noncash
Assets =
Liabilities +
150,000 =
50,000
+
A
Capital +
B
Capital +
C
Capital
25,000
35,000
65,000
+
+
(20 min.)
ABC PARTNERSHIP
Schedule of Cash Payments
Item
Cash
Balances before
liquidation
25,000
Sale of noncash
assets (1)
75,000
New balance
100,000
Pay liabilities (2)
(50,000)
New balances
50,000
Allocate capital
deficiency
New balances
50,000
Cash distribution (3) (50,000)
Final balances
-0-
+
Noncash
Assets = Liabilities +
+ 150,000
=
+ (150,000) =
+
-0=
=
+
-0=
+
-0-0-
=
=
50,000
+
+
50,000 +
(50,000)
-0+
-0-0-
+
A
Capital
+
B
Capital
+
C
Capital
25,000
+
35,000
+
65,000
(30,000)
(5,000)
+
+
(22,500)
12,500
+
+
(22,500)
42,500
(5,000)
+
12,500
+
42,500
5,000
-0-
+
+
(2,500)
10,000
(10,000)
-0-
+
+
+
(2,500)
40,000
(40,000)
-0-
-0-
12 - 38 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
Ex. 171
The ODS Partnership is to be liquidated when the ledger shows the following:
Cash
Noncash Assets
Liabilities
Oslo, Capital
Decker, Capital
Silas, Capital
$ 50,000
200,000
50,000
75,000
100,000
25,000
Oslo, Decker, and Silas' income ratios are 6:3:1, respectively.
Instructions
Prepare separate entries to record the liquidation of the partnership assuming that the noncash
assets are sold for $150,000 in cash.
Solution 171
(15 min.)
1. Cash ................................................................................................
Loss on Realization .........................................................................
Noncash Assets......................................................................
150,000
50,000
2. Oslo, Capital ($50,000 × 6/10) ........................................................
Decker, Capital ($50,000 × 3/10) ....................................................
Silas, Capital ($50,000 × 1/10) ........................................................
Loss on Realization ................................................................
30,000
15,000
5,000
3. Liabilities..........................................................................................
Cash .......................................................................................
50,000
4. Oslo, Capital ($75,000 – $30,000) ..................................................
Decker, Capital ($100,000 – $15,000).............................................
Silas, Capital ($25,000 – $5,000) ....................................................
Cash ($50,000 + $150,000 – $50,000)...................................
45,000
85,000
20,000
200,000
50,000
50,000
150,000
Ex. 172
Prior to the distribution of cash to the partners, the accounts of ABC Company are: Cash
$30,000, Alt Capital (Dr.) $10,000, Bell Capital (Cr.) $25,000, and Cole Capital (Cr.) $15,000.
They share income on a 5:3:2 basis.
Instructions
Prepare entries to record (a) the absorption of Alt's capital deficiency by the other partners and
(b) the distribution of cash to the partners with credit balances.
Accounting for Partnerships
Solution 172
(a)
(b)
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(8 min.)
Bell, Capital ($10,000 × 3/5) .........................................................
Cole, Capital ($10,000 × 2/5) ........................................................
Alt, Capital ............................................................................
6,000
4,000
Bell, Capital ($25,000 – $6,000)....................................................
Cole, Capital ($15,000 – $4,000) ..................................................
Cash .....................................................................................
19,000
11,000
10,000
30,000
Ex. 173
The GF Partnership is liquidated when the ledger shows:
Cash
Noncash Assets
Liabilities
Grant, Capital
Fleming, Capital
$60,000
90,000
44,000
100,000
6,000
Grant and Fleming's income ratios are 3:2, respectively.
Instructions
Prepare a schedule of cash payments, assuming that the noncash assets were sold for $70,000.
Assume that any partner’s capital deficiencies cannot be paid to the partnership.
Solution 173
(10 min.)
GF Partnership
Schedule of Cash Payments
Cash
Balances before
liquidation
$ 60,000
Sale of noncash assets
and allocation of losses
70,000
New Balances
130,000
Pay Liabilities
(44,000)
New Balances
86,000
Allocate capital deficiency
Cash Distribution
$(86,000)
+
Noncash
Assets
= Liabilities +
Grant
Capital
$90,000
$44,000
$100,000
(90,000)
-0-0$
-0-
44,000
(44,000)
-0$
-0-
+
Fleming
Capital
$6,000
(12,000)
88,000
(8,000)
(2,000)
88,000
(2,000)
$(86,000)
(2,000)
2,000
$ -0-
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a
Ex. 174
The Howell and Parks Partnership has partner capital account balances as follows:
Howell, Capital
Parks, Capital
$550,000
250,000
The partners share income and losses in the ratio of 60% to Howell and 40% to Parks.
Instructions
Prepare the journal entry on the books of the partnership to record the admission of Tyler as a
new partner under the following three independent circumstances.
1. Tyler pays $350,000 to Howell and $150,000 to Parks for one-half of each of their ownership
interest in a personal transaction.
2. Tyler invests $850,000 in the partnership for a one-third interest in partnership capital.
3. Tyler invests $175,000 in the partnership for a one-third interest in partnership capital.
a
Solution 174
1.
(20 min.)
Howell, Capital..............................................................................
Parks, Capital ...............................................................................
Tyler, Capital........................................................................
(To record admission of Tyler by purchase)
275,000
125,000
400,000
Total net assets and total capital of the partnership do not change.
2.
Cash .............................................................................................
Howell, Capital.....................................................................
Parks, Capital ......................................................................
Tyler, Capital........................................................................
(To record admission of Tyler and bonus to old partners)
Total capital of existing partnership
Investment by new partner, Tyler
Total capital of new partnership
Tyler's capital credit = $1,650,000 × 1/3 = $550,000
Tyler's investment
Tyler's capital credit
Bonus to old partners
Allocation to old partners
Howell (60% × $300,000)
Parks (40% × $300,000)
3.
Cash .............................................................................................
Howell, Capital..............................................................................
Parks, Capital ...............................................................................
Tyler, Capital........................................................................
(To record Tyler's admission and bonus)
850,000
180,000
120,000
550,000
$ 800,000
850,000
$1,650,000
$850,000
550,000
$300,000
$180,000
120,000
$300,000
175,000
90,000
60,000
325,000
Accounting for Partnerships
a
Solution 174
12 - 41
(cont.)
Total capital of existing partnership
Investment by new partner, Tyler
Total capital of new partnership
$800,000
175,000
$975,000
Tyler's capital credit = $975,000 × 1/3 = $325,000
Bonus to Tyler ($325,000 – $175,000) = $150,000
Reduction of old partners' capital
Howell ($150,000 × 60%)
Parks ($150,000 × 40%)
$ 90,000
60,000
$150,000
a
Ex. 175
Key, Riser, and Stone share income on a 6:3:1 basis. They have capital balances of $80,000,
$60,000, and $45,000, respectively, when Horton is admitted to the partnership.
Instructions
Prepare the journal entry to record the admission of Horton into the partnership if Horton
purchases one-half of Key's equity for $45,000; one-half of Riser's equity for $22,000; and onethird of Stone's equity for $18,000.
Solution 175
(5 min.)
Key, Capital............................................................................................
Riser, Capital .........................................................................................
Stone, Capital ........................................................................................
Horton, Capital ..............................................................................
40,000
30,000
15,000
85,000
a
Ex. 176
Tom Rosen and Joe Finney share partnership income on a 3:2 basis. They have capital balances
of $560,000 and $280,000, respectively, when Ed Vann is admitted to the partnership.
Instructions
Prepare the journal entry to record the admission of Vann under each of the following
assumptions:
(a) Vann invests $340,000 for a 25% ownership interest.
(b) Vann invests $200,000 for a 25% ownership interest.
(c) Vann invests an amount that gives him a 25% ownership interest.
12 - 42 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
a
Solution 176
(a)
(20 min.)
Cash .............................................................................................
Vann, Capital .......................................................................
Rosen, Capital (3/5 × $45,000)............................................
Finney (2/5 × $45,000) ........................................................
Total capital of existing partnership
Investment by new partner, Vann
Total capital of new partnership
$295,000
Investment by new partner, Vann
Vann's capital credit
Bonus to existing partners
$340,000
295,000
$ 45,000
(b) Cash .............................................................................................
Rosen, Capital ($60,000 × 3/5) ....................................................
Finney ($60,000 × 2/5) .................................................................
Vann, Capital .......................................................................
(c)
295,000
27,000
18,000
$ 840,000
340,000
$1,180,000
Vann's capital credit ($1,180,000 × 25%)
Total capital of existing partnership
Investment by new partner, Vann
Total capital of new partnership
340,000
200,000
36,000
24,000
260,000
$ 840,000
200,000
$1,040,000
Vann's capital credit ($1,040,000 × 25%)
$260,000
Investment by new partner, Vann
Vann's capital credit
Reduction of existing partners
$200,000
260,000
$ (60,000)
Cash .............................................................................................
Vann, Capital .......................................................................
280,000
280,000
$840,000 ÷ .75 = $1,120,000; $1,120,000 – $840,000 = $280,000
a
Ex. 177
Cindy Mills and Amy Peters have capital accounts of $480,000 and $420,000, respectively. Bill
Denny and Mark Morgan are to join the partnership. Denny invests $450,000 in the partnership
for which he receives a capital credit of $450,000. Morgan purchases a one-half interest from
Mills for $300,000 and a one-fourth interest from Peters for $90,000.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the journal entries to record the admission of Denny and Morgan to the partnership.
(b)
Determine the capital balances of the partners after the admission of Denny and Morgan.
Accounting for Partnerships
a
Solution 177
(a)
(b)
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(10 min.)
Cash..............................................................................................
Denny, Capital......................................................................
450,000
Mills, Capital..................................................................................
Peters, Capital...............................................................................
Morgan, Capital ....................................................................
240,000
105,000
Mills ($480,000 – $240,000)
Peters ($420,000 – $105,000)
Denny
Morgan
Total Capital
450,000
345,000
$ 240,000
315,000
450,000
345,000
$1,350,000
a
Ex. 178
Adel, Gaines, and Yockey share income and losses in a ratio of 3:2:5, respectively. The capital
account balances of the partners are as follows:
Adel, Capital
Gaines, Capital
Yockey, Capital
$600,000
360,000
240,000
Instructions
Prepare the journal entry on the books of the partnership to record the withdrawal of Yockey
under the following independent circumstances:
1. The partners agree that Yockey should be paid $280,000 by the partnership for his interest.
2. The partners agree that Yockey should be paid $180,000 by the partnership for his interest.
3. Adel agrees to pay Yockey $180,000 for one-half of his capital interest and Gaines agrees to
pay Yockey $180,000 for one-half of his capital interest in a personal transaction among the
partners.
a
Solution 178
(15 min.)
1. Yockey, Capital ................................................................................
Adel, Capital.....................................................................................
Gaines, Capital.................................................................................
Cash ........................................................................................
(To record withdrawal and bonus to Yockey)
Bonus to Yockey $40,000 ($280,000 – $240,000)
Allocation to reduce remaining partners' capital:
Adel (3/5 × $40,000)
$24,000
Gaines (2/5 × $40,000)
16,000
$40,000
240,000
24,000
16,000
280,000
12 - 44 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
a
Solution 178
(cont.)
2. Yockey, Capital ...............................................................................
240,000
Adel, Capital ...........................................................................
Gaines, Capital .......................................................................
Cash .......................................................................................
(To record withdrawal of Yockey and bonus to remaining
partners)
Bonus to remaining partners $60,000 ($240,000 – $180,000)
Allocation to increase remaining partners' capital:
Adel (3/5 × $60,000)
$36,000
Gaines (2/5 × $60,000)
24,000
$60,000
3. Yockey, Capital ...............................................................................
Adel, Capital ...........................................................................
Gaines, Capital .......................................................................
(To record withdrawal of Yockey)
36,000
24,000
180,000
240,000
120,000
120,000
Total net assets and total capital of the partnership do not change.
a
Ex. 179
Dixon, Larsen, and Polley have capital balances of $150,000, $100,000, and $75,000,
respectively, and their income ratios are 4:2:4.
Instructions
Record the withdrawal of Polley from the partnership under each of the following assumptions:
1. Polley is paid $75,000 from partnership assets.
2. Polley is paid $90,000 from partnership assets.
3. Polley is paid $55,000 from partnership assets.
a
Solution 179
(10 min.)
1. Polley, Capital .................................................................................
Cash .......................................................................................
75,000
2. Polley, Capital .................................................................................
Dixon, Capital ($15,000 × 4/6).........................................................
Larsen, Capital ($15,000 × 2/6).......................................................
Cash .......................................................................................
75,000
10,000
5,000
3. Polley, Capital .................................................................................
Dixon, Capital ($20,000 × 4/6)................................................
Larsen, Capital ($20,000 × 2/6) ..............................................
Cash .......................................................................................
75,000
75,000
90,000
13,333
6,667
55,000
Accounting for Partnerships
12 - 45
COMPLETION STATEMENTS
180. The ______________ Act provides the basic rules for the formation and operation of
partnerships in more than 90% of the states.
181. A partnership characteristic which enables each partner to act on behalf of the partnership
when engaging in partnership business is called ______________.
182. A major disadvantage of the partnership form of organization is ______________, which
makes each partner personally and individually liable for all partnership liabilities.
183. The capital accounts indicate each partner's ______________ investment, while the
partner's drawing accounts are ______________ owner's equity accounts.
184. The ______________ ratio specifies the basis for sharing income and losses.
185. An income ratio based on ______________ balances may be appropriate when the
amount of funds invested in the partnership is critical to the partnership.
186. A ______________ allowance or ______________ on partners' capital accounts are not
expenses of the partnership when they are specified as the basis for sharing income and
losses.
187. In liquidating a partnership, it is necessary to convert ______________ into cash and to
allocate any ______________ or ______________ to the partners based on their income
ratios.
188. A debit balance in a partner's capital account is called a _____________.
a
189. A new partner may be admitted to the partnership by ______________ the interest of an
existing partner, or by ______________ assets in the partnership.
a
190. When a new partner's capital interest on the date of admittance is less than his or her
investment in the firm, a ______________ results for the ______________ partner(s).
a
191. If a bonus is given to a new partner, the old partners' capital accounts are decreased
based on their ______________ ratio prior to the admission of the new partner.
Answers to Completion Statements
180.
181.
182.
183.
184.
185.
Uniform Partnership
mutual agency
unlimited liability
permanent, temporary
income
capital
186.
187.
188.
a
189.
a
190.
a
191.
salary, interest
noncash assets, gains, losses
capital deficiency
purchasing, investing
bonus, old
income
12 - 46 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
MATCHING
192. Match the items below by entering the appropriate code letter in the space provided.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Mutual agency
Unlimited liability
Partnership agreement
Income ratio
Partners' capital statement
Admission by investment
G.
H.
I.
J.
Purchase of an interest
Partnership liquidation
Capital deficiency
Distribution of cash to partners in
liquidation of a partnership.
____
1. Each partner is personally and individually liable for partnership debts.
____
2. Made on basis of partners' capital balances.
____
3. Explains changes in individual partner's capital accounts during a period.
____
4. Each partner can bind the partnership so long as the action appears to be appropriate
for the partnership.
____
5. Business terminates.
____
a
6. Results in an increase in total net assets and total capital of the partnership.
____
7. Capital account with a debit balance.
____
8. The basis for sharing income and losses.
____
a
9. Total net assets and total capital of the partnership do not change.
____ 10. Written or verbal contract establishing duties and responsibilities of partners.
Answers to Matching
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B
J
E
A
H
a
6.
7.
8.
a
9.
10.
F
I
D
G
C
Accounting for Partnerships
12 - 47
SHORT-ANSWER ESSAY QUESTIONS
S-A E 193
Identify and explain the principal characteristics of the partnership form of business organization.
Solution 193
The principal characteristics of a partnership form of organization are as follows:
(a)
It is a voluntary association of two or more individuals based on a legally binding contract.
(b)
The partners act in a mutual agency relationship; that is, each partner acts on behalf of the
partnership when engaging in partnership business.
(c)
A partnership has limited life. That is, a partnership may be ended voluntarily at any time
through the acceptance of a new partner into the firm or the withdrawal of a partner. And, a
partnership may be ended involuntarily by the death or incapacity of a partner.
(d)
The partners have unlimited liability. Each partner is personally and individually liable for all
partnership liabilities.
(e)
All partnership assets are co-owned by the partners; that is, the assets are owned jointly by
all the partners.
S-A E 194
A partnership is liquidated by selling the non-cash assets, paying the creditors in full, and
distributing the remaining assets to the partners. Explain why gains and losses on the realization
of non-cash assets are distributed to the partners based on their income ratios, whereas cash is
distributed to the partners based on their equity as shown in their capital accounts. What effects
does the payment or nonpayment of a capital deficiency have on the distribution of cash to the
partners?
Solution 194
Gains and losses on the realization of non-cash assets are like income and losses; that is, they
are income statement items and, therefore, are distributed to partners based on their income and
loss ratios. Cash is a balance sheet item and is the basis for any residual equity after liquidation;
therefore, the final asset amount cash should be distributed to partners in accordance with their
equity balances.
When the capital deficiency is paid, the payment is credited to the partner with the debit balance
in the capital account. Then, the remaining cash is distributed to the partners with credit balances
on the basis of their balances.
If the capital deficiency is not paid, the deficiency is allocated to the partners with credit balances
on the basis of their income ratios. The remaining cash is then distributed to these partners on
the basis of their capital balances.
12 - 48 Test Bank for Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition
S-A E 195 (Ethics)
Three doctors, Frank White, Mark Rosen, and Steve Jenner, opened a family medicine clinic. All
three doctors had been lifelong friends. All belonged to the same religious faith. All were very
active in church affairs, and tried to mold their professional behavior to their religious beliefs.
About a year ago, Dr. White announced that he was leaving the church. The others noticed that
his personality also began to change. He began to dress in flamboyant styles, and he started
wearing expensive-looking jewelry. His temper became unstable—one minute he was calm, and
the next, he might be throwing charts down the hall and screaming. He started coming to the
office late, and forgetting to see some of his patients before he left again. The other two at first
were stunned at the changes. His wife asked them whether they thought he might have a drinking
problem. After finally deciding to investigate, they found what looked to them like a large amount
of cocaine, (hundreds of plastic sacks of white powder) tucked away in boxes of old medical
equipment.
Frightened, Drs. Rosen and Jenner decided to act quickly. Their partnership agreement said
nothing about dissolving the partnership—only about what to do if one of them died. They
therefore secretly rented office space across town and began to move the most necessary
equipment and supplies to the new office. A month later, they changed the locks on the old office
and began seeing patients in the new office without any notice to Dr. White at all. Dr. White
simply came in at around ten o'clock as usual, and found himself locked out of an empty office.
Required:
Did Drs. Rosen and Jenner act ethically in their ending of the partnership? Explain.
Solution 195
No, Drs. Rosen and Jenner did not act ethically in the way they ended the partnership. It is
important to distinguish between legal obligations and ethical obligations. The partnership may
well be legally dissolved by their action. However, ethically, they had no right to act unilaterally,
without giving Dr. White a chance to defend himself or to correct his behavior. It also looks like
they may have had an obligation to report their apparent cocaine "find" to the appropriate
authorities, or at least to determine whether the substance was, in fact, cocaine. It is clear that the
doctors had the right and obligation to protect Dr. White's patients, but there is no evidence given
that he was actually endangering his patients. Drs. Rosen and Jenner's actions seem to be
cowardly, and an attempt to keep from facing unpleasant realities.
S-A E 196 (Communication)
Matt Jones and Jerry Watson began detail work on automobiles as a hobby. First, they used a
mail-order kit to add "pinstriping" to their own cars, a 1968 Mustang and a 1970 GTO Judge,
respectively. Then Matt added more flourishes, including his name. Jerry practiced painting
flames on his Judge. Gradually, their cars became recognized around town and others began to
ask them to add a flourish here or there to their cars. They were talked into attending a "muscle
car" show in a nearby large city to show off their cars. They had more requests for work than they
could handle. Now, they are considering quitting their other jobs and making this a permanent
business. Jerry, for example, turns down more jobs than he accepts and still gets more requests
every week.
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S-A E 196 (cont.)
Matt and Jerry are unsure how to proceed. They like the idea of a partnership, but they only know
they work well together—things like how to split payment have just been settled individually for
each job, depending on which one did more work. Matt's father suggests a written partnership
agreement. Matt disagrees. He believes that it will spoil the whole arrangement by reducing it to
words.
Required:
Write a brief note to Matt explaining why he needs a partnership agreement.
Solution 196
Dear Matt,
Your dad asked me to write to you. I am an accountant with the CPA firm Clinton,
Grant, and Thomas, and I do a lot of work for partnerships.
I understand that you don't want a written partnership agreement. I'd like to share
with you a few things you may not have considered. First, I completely agree that a
written agreement won't solve all your problems. I would even say that a poorly
written agreement is worse than none at all. However, I don't know any
partnerships in this town that have lasted for more than a year or two that don't
have a written agreement. If they didn't have one at first, they learned by hard
experience exactly why they needed one.
I'd say the biggest advantage is that it forces both of you to spell out what you
expect of the other party. You have discussed, I understand, how profits are to be
split. Do both of you agree entirely? What if you decide another method would be
more fair? What do you plan to do if you want to add a partner? Who makes the
decisions about which building to rent, and what kind of help to hire? All these
things can be spelled out in a partnership agreement.
I hope you will seriously consider drawing up a good partnership agreement.
Otherwise, you may condemn yourselves to spending more time clearing up
misunderstandings than on fixing up cars.
Let me know if I can help. I know a couple of attorneys in town who could get the
job done without charging an arm and a leg.
Sincerely,
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