Exam 12: Accounting for Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

The capital accounts of Hawk and Martin have balances of $160,000 and $140,000, respectively, on January 1, 2010, the beginning of the current fiscal year. On April 10, Hawk invested an additional $10,000. During the year, Hawk and Martin withdrew $86,000 and $68,000, respectively, and net income for the year was $258,000. The articles of partnership make no reference to the division of net income. Based on this information, the statement of partners' equity for 2010 would show what amount in the capital account for Hawk on December 31, 2010?

Samuel and Darci are partners. The partnership capital for Samuel is $50,000 and for Darci is $60,000. Josh is admitted as a new partner by investing $50,000 cash. Josh is given a 20% interest in return for his investment. The amount of the bonus to the old partners is

The capital accounts of Harrison and Marti have balances of $160,000 and $110,000, respectively, on January 1, 2014, the beginning of the current fiscal year. On April 10, Harrison invested an additional $20,000. During the year, Harrison and Marti withdrew $96,000 and $78,000, respectively, and net income for the year was $264,000. The articles of partnership make no reference to the division of net income. Based on this information, the statement of partners' equity for 2014 would show what amount in the capital account for Marti on December 31, 2014?

Everett, Miguel, and Ramona are partners, sharing income 1:2:3. After selling all of the assets for cash, dividing losses on realization, and paying liabilities, the balances in the capital accounts are as follows: Everett, $50,000 Cr.; Miguel, $40,000 Dr.; and Ramona, $30,000 Cr. How much cash is available for distribution to the partners?

An advantage of the partnership form of business is that each partner's potential loss is limited to that partner's investment in the partnership.

Watson purchased one-half of Dalton's interest in the Patton and Dalton partnership for $45,000. Prior to the investment, land was revalued to a market value of $135,000 from a book value of $93,000. Patton and Dalton share net income equally. Dalton had a capital balance of $35,000 prior to these transactions. Required: a. Provide the journal entry for the revaluation of land. b. Provide the journal entry to admit Watson.

When a new partner is admitted to a partnership, there should be a(n)

Immediately prior to the admission of Allen, the Sanson-Jeremy Partnership assets had been adjusted to current market prices, and the capital balances of Sanson and Jeremy were $80,000 and $120,000 respectively. If the parties agree that the business is worth $240,000, what is the amount of bonus that should be recognized in the accounts at the admission of Allen?

Singer and McMann are partners in a business. Singer's original capital was $40,000 and McMann's was $60,000. They agree to salaries of $12,000 and $18,000 for Singer and McMann respectively and 10% interest on original capital. If they agree to share remaining profits and losses on a 3:2 ratio, what will Singer's share of the income be if the income for the year was $50,000?

Sarno has a capital balance of $42,000 after adjusting the assets to fair market value. Minton contributes $22,000 to receive a 30% interest in the new partnership. The bonus paid by Minton is $2,800.

Soledad and Winston are partners who share income in the ratio of 1:3 and have capital balances of $100,000 and $140,000 at the time they decide to terminate the partnership. After all noncash assets are sold and all liabilities are paid, there is a cash balance of $130,000. What amount of loss on realization should be allocated to Winston?

Which of the following below is not a characteristic of a Limited Liability Company?

Paul and Roger are partners who share income in the ratio of 3:2. Their capital balances are $90,000 and $130,000 respectively. Income Summary has a credit balance of $50,000. What is Roger's capital balance after closing Income Summary to Capital?

Alpha and Beta are partners who share income in the ratio of 1:2 and have capital balances of $40,000 and $70,000 at the time they decide to terminate the partnership. After all noncash assets are sold and all liabilities are paid, there is a cash balance of $50,000. What amount of loss on realization should be allocated to Alpha?

A partnership requires only an agreement between two or more persons to organize.

Each partner has a separate capital and withdrawal account.

After discontinuing the ordinary business operations and closing the accounts on May 7, the ledger of the partnership of Anna, Brian, and Cole indicated the following: The partners share net income and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Between May 7-30, the noncash assets were sold for $150,000, the liabilities were paid, and the remaining cash was distributed to the partners.

Robert Johnson contributed equipment, inventory, and $42,000 cash to the partnership. The equipment had a book value of $25,000 and market value of $28,000. The inventory has a book value of $50,000, but only had a market value of $15,000 due to obsolescence. The partnership also assumed a $12,000 note payable owed by Robert that was originally used to purchase the equipment. What amount should Robert's capital account be recorded?

When compared to a corporation, one of the major advantages of a partnerships is its relative ease of formation.

Match the term with the appropriate definition.