Pearson andMurphy have partner capital balances, at book value, of $45,000 and $65,000 as of December 31. Pearson is allocated 60% of profits or losses, and Murphy is allocated the balance. The partners believe that tangible net assets have a market value in excess of book value in the amount of $30,000 net. The $30,000 is allocated as follows:                                                  Book Value       Market Value Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . $120,000              $102,000 Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     200,000                258,000 Warranty obligations . . . . . . . .     20,000                 30,000 They are considering admitting Warner to the partnership in exchange for total consideration of $84,000 cash. In exchange for the consideration, Warner will receive a 30% interest in capital and a 35% interest in profits. 1. Prepare the entries associated with the admission of Warner to the partnership under the goodwill method. 2. If the goodwill suggested by the admission of Warner proved to be worthless, determine by how muchWarner would be harmed.

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Pearson andMurphy have partner capital balances, at book value, of $45,000 and $65,000 as of December 31. Pearson is allocated 60% of profits or losses, and Murphy is allocated the balance. The partners believe that tangible net assets have a market value in excess of book value in the amount of $30,000 net. The $30,000 is allocated as follows:

                                                 Book Value       Market Value
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . $120,000              $102,000
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     200,000                258,000
Warranty obligations . . . . . . . .     20,000                 30,000

They are considering admitting Warner to the partnership in exchange for total consideration of $84,000 cash. In exchange for the consideration, Warner will receive a 30% interest in capital and a 35% interest in profits.
1. Prepare the entries associated with the admission of Warner to the partnership under the goodwill method.
2. If the goodwill suggested by the admission of Warner proved to be worthless, determine by how muchWarner would be harmed.

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