Exam 14: Partnerships: Formation and Operation

Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2012, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2012 and $180,000 in 2013. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2012 and 2013. What was the total capital balance for the partnership at December 31, 2013?

On January 1, 2013, Lamb and Mona LLP admitted Noris to a 20% interest in net assets for an investment of $50,000 cash. Prior to the admission of Noris, Lamb and Mona had net assets of $100,000 and an income-sharing ratio of 25% to Lamb and 75% to Mona. After the admission of Noris, the partnership contract included the following provisions: • Salary of $40,000 a year to Noris. • Remaining net income in ratio Lamb 20%, Mona 60%, Noris 20%. • During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, the partnership had income of $90,000 prior to recognition of salary to Noris. Record the journal entry to allocate the salary of Noris.

The partners of Apple, Bere, and Carroll LLP share net income and losses in a 5:3:2 ratio, respectively. The capital account balances on January 1, 2013, were as follows: The carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the partnership are the same as their current fair values. Dorr will be admitted to the partnership with a 20% capital interest and a 20% share of net income and losses in exchange for a cash investment. The amount of cash that Dorr should invest in the partnership is:

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the admission of a new partner?

Jerry, a partner in the JSK partnership, begins the year on January 1, 2013 with a capital balance of $20,000. The JSK partnership agreement states that Jerry receives 6% interest on this weighted average capital balance. • On March 1, 2013, when the partnership tax return for 2012 was completed, Jerry's capital account was credited for his share of 2012 profit of $120,000. • Jerry withdrew $5,000 quarterly, beginning March 31^st. • On September 1, Jerry's capital account was credited with a special bonus of $60,000 for business he brought to the partnership. What amount of interest will be attributed to Jerry for year 2013 that will go toward his profit distribution for the year? (Use a 360-day year for calculations.)

The capital account balances for Donald & Hanes LLP on January 1, 2013, were as follows: Donald and Hanes shared net income and losses in the ratio of 3:2, respectively. The partners agreed to admit May to the partnership with a 35% interest in partnership capital and net income. May invested $100,000 cash, and no goodwill was recognized. What is the balance of Hanes's capital account after the new partnership is created?

What events cause the dissolution of a partnership?

A partnership began its first year of operations with the following capital balances: Young, Capital: $143,000 Eaton, Capital: $104,000 Thurman, Capital: $143,000 The Articles of Partnership stipulated that profits and losses be assigned in the following manner: Young was to be awarded an annual salary of $26,000 with $13,000 salary assigned to Thurman. Each partner was to be attributed with interest equal to 10% of the capital balance as of the first day of the year. The remainder was to be assigned on a 5:2:3 basis to Young, Eaton, and Thurman, respectively. Each partner withdrew $13,000 per year. Assume that the net loss for the first year of operations was $26,000 with net income of $52,000 in the second year. What was Thurman's total share of net loss for the first year?

What is the dissolution of a partnership?

Assume the partnership of Howell, Madrid, and Waldrop has been in existence for a number of years. Howell decides to withdraw from the partnership when the partners' capital balances are as follows: An appraisal of the business and its net assets estimates the fair value to be $154,000. Land with a book value of $20,000 has a fair value of $35,000. Howell has agreed to receive $84,000 in exchange for her partnership interest. What are the remaining partners' capital balances after Howell's interest is dissolved, assuming the goodwill method is applied?

Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2012, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2012 and $180,000 in 2013. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2012 and 2013. What was Nolan's capital balance at the end of 2012?

Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2012, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2012 and $180,000 in 2013. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2012 and 2013. What was Wasser's capital balance at the end of 2013?

What theoretical argument could be made against the recognition of goodwill when there is a change in the ownership of a partnership?

Assume the partnership of Howell, Madrid, and Waldrop has been in existence for a number of years. Howell decides to withdraw from the partnership when the partners' capital balances are as follows: An appraisal of the business and its net assets estimates the fair value to be $154,000. Land with a book value of $20,000 has a fair value of $35,000. Howell has agreed to receive $84,000 in exchange for her partnership interest. Prepare the journal entries for the dissolution of Howell's partnership interest, assuming the goodwill method is to be applied.

The capital account balances for Donald & Hanes LLP on January 1, 2013, were as follows: Donald and Hanes shared net income and losses in the ratio of 3:2, respectively. The partners agreed to admit May to the partnership with a 35% interest in partnership capital and net income. May invested $100,000 cash, and no goodwill was recognized. What is the balance of Donald's capital account after the new partnership is created?

A partnership began its first year of operations with the following capital balances: Young, Capital: $143,000 Eaton, Capital: $104,000 Thurman, Capital: $143,000 The Articles of Partnership stipulated that profits and losses be assigned in the following manner: Young was to be awarded an annual salary of $26,000 with $13,000 salary assigned to Thurman. Each partner was to be attributed with interest equal to 10% of the capital balance as of the first day of the year. The remainder was to be assigned on a 5:2:3 basis to Young, Eaton, and Thurman, respectively. Each partner withdrew $13,000 per year. Assume that the net loss for the first year of operations was $26,000 with net income of $52,000 in the second year. What was the balance in Thurman's Capital account at the end of the first year?

P, L, and O are partners with capital balances of $50,000, $30,000 and $20,000 and who share in the profit and loss of the PLO partnership 30%, 20%, and 50%, respectively, when they agree to admit C for a 20% interest. C contributes $38,000 to the partnership and the bonus method is used. What amount will be credited for C's beginning capital balance?

James, Keller, and Rivers have the following capital balances; $48,000, $70,000 and $90,000 respectively. Because of a cash shortage James invests an additional $12,000 on June 1^st. Each partner withdraws $1,000 per month. James, Keller, and Rivers receive a salary of $13,000, $15,000 and $20,000, respectively, for work done during the year. Each partner receives interest of 8% on their weighted average capital balance without regard to normal drawings. Any remaining profits are split 20%, 30%, and 50% respectively. The net income for the year is $30,000. What are the ending capital balances for each partner?

By what methods can a person gain admittance to a partnership?

A partnership began its first year of operations with the following capital balances: Young, Capital: $143,000 Eaton, Capital: $104,000 Thurman, Capital: $143,000 The Articles of Partnership stipulated that profits and losses be assigned in the following manner: Young was to be awarded an annual salary of $26,000 with $13,000 salary assigned to Thurman. Each partner was to be attributed with interest equal to 10% of the capital balance as of the first day of the year. The remainder was to be assigned on a 5:2:3 basis to Young, Eaton, and Thurman, respectively. Each partner withdrew $13,000 per year. Assume that the net loss for the first year of operations was $26,000 with net income of $52,000 in the second year. What was the balance in Eaton's Capital account at the end of the second year?