The Distance Plus partnership has the following capital balances at the beginning of the current year: Tiger (50% of profits and losses)                $75,000 Phil (20%)                                                   $45,000 Ernie (30%)                                                 $60,000 Each of the following questions should be viewed independently a. If Sergio invests $60,000 in cash in the business for a 20 percent interest, what journal entry is recorded ? Assume that the bonus method is used. b. If Sergio invests $40,000 in cash in the business for a 20 percent interest, what journal entry is recorded? Assume that the bonus method is used. c. If Sergio invests $50,000 in cash in the business for a 20 percent interest, what journal entry is recorded? Assume that the goodwill method is used.

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The Distance Plus partnership has the following capital balances at the beginning of the current year:

Tiger (50% of profits and losses)                $75,000

Phil (20%)                                                   $45,000

Ernie (30%)                                                 $60,000

Each of the following questions should be viewed independently

a. If Sergio invests $60,000 in cash in the business for a 20 percent interest, what journal entry is recorded ? Assume that the bonus method is used.

b. If Sergio invests $40,000 in cash in the business for a 20 percent interest, what journal entry is recorded? Assume that the bonus method is used.

c. If Sergio invests $50,000 in cash in the business for a 20 percent interest, what journal entry is recorded? Assume that the goodwill method is used.

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