After the tangible assets have been adjusted to current market prices, the capital accounts of Grayson Jackson and Harry Barge have balances of $44,230 and $63,190, respectively. Lewan Gorman is to be admitted to the partnership, contributing $31,360 cash to the partnership, for which he is to receive an ownership equity of $36,610. All partners share equally in income.
Required:
a. | On December 31, journalize the entry to record the admission of Gorman, who is to receive a bonus of $5,250. Refer to the chart of accounts for the exact wording of the account titles. CNOW journals do not use lines for journal explanations. Every line on a journal page is used for debit or credit entries. CNOW journals will automatically indent a credit entry when a credit amount is entered. |
b. | What are the capital balances of each partner after the admission of the new partner? |
c. | Why are tangible assets adjusted to current market prices, prior to admitting a new partner? |
a)
Date |
Particulars |
Debit |
Credit |
Dec 31 |
Cash |
$31,360 |
|
Grayson Jackson ,Capital(5,250/2) |
$2,625 |
||
Harry Barge, capital |
$2,625 |
||
Lewan Gorman, capital |
$36,610 |
b)
Capital Balance after admission:
Grayson Jackson ,Capital(44,230 - 2,625) |
$41,605 |
Harry Barge, capital(63,190 - 2,625) |
$60,565 |
Lewan Gorman, capital |
$36,610 |
c)
Adjustment is done so that the new partner do not share any losses or gains in the assets value happened prior to his admission.
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