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Describe the items which should be covered in a partnership agreement.

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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 McMann's share of the income be if the income for the year was $30,000?


A) $20,000
B) $18,000
C) $18,600
D) $17,400

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The balance sheet of Morgan and Rockwell was as follows immediately prior to the partnership's being liquidated: cash, $20,000; other assets, $160,000; liabilities, $40,000; Morgan capital, $60,000; Rockwell capital, $80,000. The other assets were sold for $139,000. Morgan and Rockwell share profits and losses in a 2:1 ratio. As a final cash distribution from the liquidation, Morgan will receive cash totaling


A) $46,000
B) $51,000
C) $60,000
D) $49,500

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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In the liquidating process, any uncollected cash becomes a loss to the partnership and is divided among the remaining partners' capital balances based on their income-sharing ratio.

A) True
B) False

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Barton and Fallows form a partnership by combining the assets of their separate businesses. Barton contributes accounts receivable with a face amount of $50,000 and equipment with a cost of $190,000 and accumulated depreciation of $100,000. The partners agree that the equipment is to be priced at $85,000, that $3,500 of the accounts receivable are completely worthless and are not to be accepted by the partnership, and that $1,500 is a reasonable allowance for the uncollectibility of the remaining accounts receivable. Fallows contributes cash of $28,500 and merchandise inventory of $55,500. The partners agree that the merchandise inventory is to be priced at $60,000. Journalize the entries to record in the partnership accounts (a) Barton's investment and (b) Fallows' investment.

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When a new partner is admitted to a partnership, all partnership assets should be revised to reflect current prices.

A) True
B) False

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Antonio and Barbara 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 $80,000. What amount of loss on realization should be allocated to Barbara?


A) $80,000
B) $10,000
C) $20,000
D) $30,000

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Jackson and Campbell have capital balances of $100,000 and $300,000 respectively. Jackson devotes full time and Campbell one-half time to the business. Determine the division of $150,000 of net income in ratio of time devoted to business.


A) $75,000 and $75,000
B) $37,500 and $112,500
C) $100,000 and $50,000
D) $112,500 and $37,500

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is an advantage of a general partnership when compared to a corporation?


A) A partnership is more likely to have a positive net income.
B) The partnership is relatively inexpensive to organize.
C) Creditors to a partnership cannot attach personal assets of partners.
D) The partnership usually hires professional managers.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Emerson and Dakota formed a partnership dividing income as follows: 1. Annual salary allowance to Emerson of $48,000 2. Interest of 8% on each partner's capital balance on January 1 3. Any remaining net income divided equally. Emerson and Dakota had $25,000 and $140,000 respectively in their January 1 capital balances. Net income for the year was $220,000. How much net income should be distributed to Emerson?

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The amount that a partner withdraws as a monthly salary allowance does affect the division of net income.

A) True
B) False

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Match each statement to the item listed below.

Premises
liquidation
statement of partnership equity
proprietorship
mutual agency
income sharing ratio
realization
partnership
deficiency
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Each partner may act on behalf of the entire partnership so that the liabilities created by one partner become the liabilities of all partners.
Simple to form.
Used to divide the excess of allowances over loss when net losses occur.
An association of two or more persons to own and manage a business for profit.
The winding up process of a partnership.
Place where changes in partner capital accounts for a period of time are reported.
Where the share of loss on realization is greater than the balance in partner capital.
A step during liquidation when partnership assets are sold.

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liquidation
statement of partnership equity
proprietorship
mutual agency
income sharing ratio
realization
partnership
deficiency

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


A) unlimited life
B) limited legal liability
C) taxable
D) moderate ability to raise capital

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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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 Paul's capital balance after closing Income Summary to Capital?


A) $108,000
B) $120,000
C) $115,000
D) $180,000

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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When an additional partner is admitted to a partnership by contribution of assets to the partnership


A) the total assets of the partnership do not change
B) no liabilities can be contributed at the same time
C) the amount of the cash contribution is the same as the amount of the debit to the new partner's capital account
D) the total of the owner's equity accounts increases

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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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?


A) $85,000
B) $73,000
C) $117,000
D) $105,000

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Benson contributed land, inventory, and $22,000 cash to a partnership. The land had a book value of $65,000 and a market value of $111,000. The inventory had a book value of $60,000 and a market value of $58,000. The partnership also assumed a $52,000 note payable owned by Benson that was used originally to purchase the land. Required: Provide the journal entry for Benson's contribution to the partnership.

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Partnership's asset accounts should be changed from cost to fair market value when a new partner is admitted to a firm or an existing partner withdraws and dies.

A) True
B) False

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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?


A) $120,000
B) $30,000
C) $40,000
D) $90,000

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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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 Harrison on December 31, 2014?


A) $216,000
B) $164,000
C) $380,000
D) $52,000

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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