Parsons Company wishes to liquidate the firm by distributing the company’s cash to the three partners. Prior to the distribution of cash, the company’s balances are: Cash $67,760; Oakley, Capital (Cr.) $51,110; Quaney, Capital (Dr.) $22,080; and Ellis, Capital (Cr.) $38,730. The income ratios of the three partners are 2 : 2 : 6, respectively. Prepare the entry to record the absorption of Quaney’s capital deficiency by the other partners and the distribution of cash to the partners with credit balances.
Accounts title |
Debit |
Credit |
Oakley, Capital |
$5,520 |
|
Ellis, Capital |
$16,560 |
|
Quaney, Capital |
$22,080 |
|
(to absorb difeciency) |
||
Oakley, Capital |
$45,590 |
|
Ellis, Capital |
$22,170 |
|
Cash |
$67,760 |
|
(to distribute cash) |
>ratio = 2:2:6
>ratio of solvent partner = 2:6 [2 + 6 = 8]
Oakley |
Quaney |
Ellis |
|
Capital Balance (Deficiency) |
$51,110 |
($22,080) |
$38,730 |
Deficiency filled by other partner |
($5,520) [22080 x 2/8] |
$22,080 |
($16,560) [22080 x 6/8] |
Ending balance to be paid Cash |
$45,590 |
$0 |
$22,170 |
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