1) Prepare the journal entries necessary to open the records of the partnership. 2) Assuming that the partnership makes a profit of $95 000 for the year ended 30 June 2022, prepare the journal entries to record the allocation of profit. Retained Earnings accounts are not used.

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019
42nd Edition
ISBN:9780357233306
Author:Maloney
Publisher:Maloney
Chapter21: Partnerships
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 3BCRQ
icon
Related questions
Question
Cathy, Tim and Lucas started a partnership online retailing business as from 1 January 2022. The
agreement set out the following basic arrangements:
Cathy to contribute $12 000 in account receivables and inventory valued at $8 000. She also
contributed computers valued at $10 000 on her record. The fair value of these computers was $2
000 lower than Cathy's booking record on 1 January 2022.
Tim to contribute $26 000 in cash and office furniture, which originally cost $35 500. Based
on Tim's accounting record, the accumulated depreciation of office furniture showed $15 000. The
bank loan associated with office furniture is $10 000.
Lucas to contribute inventory valued at $24 750 and to act as managing partner at a salary of
$20 000 per year.
Interest to be allowed at 5% p. a. on the capital contribution by the partners. Residual profits
or losses to be shared equally among three partners.
Ignore GST
Required
1)
Prepare the journal entries necessary to open the records of the partnership.
2) Assuming that the partnership makes a profit of $95 000 for the year ended 30 June 2022,
prepare the journal entries to record the allocation of profit. Retained Earnings accounts are not
used.
Transcribed Image Text:Cathy, Tim and Lucas started a partnership online retailing business as from 1 January 2022. The agreement set out the following basic arrangements: Cathy to contribute $12 000 in account receivables and inventory valued at $8 000. She also contributed computers valued at $10 000 on her record. The fair value of these computers was $2 000 lower than Cathy's booking record on 1 January 2022. Tim to contribute $26 000 in cash and office furniture, which originally cost $35 500. Based on Tim's accounting record, the accumulated depreciation of office furniture showed $15 000. The bank loan associated with office furniture is $10 000. Lucas to contribute inventory valued at $24 750 and to act as managing partner at a salary of $20 000 per year. Interest to be allowed at 5% p. a. on the capital contribution by the partners. Residual profits or losses to be shared equally among three partners. Ignore GST Required 1) Prepare the journal entries necessary to open the records of the partnership. 2) Assuming that the partnership makes a profit of $95 000 for the year ended 30 June 2022, prepare the journal entries to record the allocation of profit. Retained Earnings accounts are not used.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 5 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Partners and Partnerships
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019
SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019
Accounting
ISBN:
9780357233306
Author:
Maloney
Publisher:
Cengage
SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020
SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020
Accounting
ISBN:
9780357391266
Author:
Nellen
Publisher:
Cengage
SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020
SWFT Comprehensive Vol 2020
Accounting
ISBN:
9780357391723
Author:
Maloney
Publisher:
Cengage
CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX., 2020-W/ACCESS
CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX., 2020-W/ACCESS
Accounting
ISBN:
9780357110362
Author:
Murphy
Publisher:
CENGAGE L