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Problem 12-1A The post-closing trial balances of two proprietorships on January

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Problem 12-1A The post-closing trial balances of two proprietorships on January 1, 2017, are presented below. Sorensen Company Lucas Company Dr. Cr. Cr. Dr. $9,400 20,000 Cash Accounts receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts Inventory Equipment Accumulated depreciation-equipment Notes payable Accounts payable Sorensen, capital Lucas, capital $11,000 13,500 $2,300 $3,400 20,500 35,000 14,400 23,000 18,700 14,000 17,200 27,800 8,600 11,700 24,200 18,900 $80,000 $80,000 $66,800 $66,800 Sorensen and Lucas decide to form a partnership, Solu Company, with the following agreed upon valuations for noncash assets Sorensen Company Lucas Company $13,500 3,500 21,800 19,500 $20,000 3,100 15,600 11,700 Accounts receivable Allowance for doubtful accounts Inventory Equipment All cash will be transferred to the partnership, and the partnership will assume all the liabilities of the two proprietorships. Further, it is agreed that Sorensen will invest an additional $3,900 in cash, and Lucas will invest an additional $14,800 in cash.

Explanation / Answer

Date

Debit

Credit

1 Jan

Cash

11000

A/c Receivable

13500

Inventory

21800

Equipment

19500

Notes Payable

14000

A/c Payable

17200

Allowance for Doubtful accounts

3500

Sorensen Capital

31100

(Transfer of Sorensen Asset & Liabilities)

1 Jan

Cash

9400

A/c Receivable

20000

Inventory

15600

Equipment

11700

Notes Payable

11700

A/c Payable

24200

Allowance for Doubtful accounts

3100

Lucas, Capital

17700

(Transfer of Sorensen Asset & Liabilities)

Solu Company Balance sheet as on 1 January, 2017:-

Current Assets:-

Cash

39100

A/c receivable (13500 + 20000)

33500

Less:-Allowance for doubtful debt

6600

26900

Inventory (21800 + 15600)

37400

Total Current Assets

103400

Non Current Assets:-

31200

Equipment

134600

Total Assets

Current Liabilities:-

Notes Payable

25700

A/c Payable

41400

Total Current Liabilities

67100

Owners Equity:-

Sorensen Capital (31100 + 3900)

35000

Lucas, Capital (17700 + 14800)

32500

67500

Total Liabilities & Owners Equity

134600

Date

Debit

Credit

1 Jan

Cash

11000

A/c Receivable

13500

Inventory

21800

Equipment

19500

Notes Payable

14000

A/c Payable

17200

Allowance for Doubtful accounts

3500

Sorensen Capital

31100

(Transfer of Sorensen Asset & Liabilities)

1 Jan

Cash

9400

A/c Receivable

20000

Inventory

15600

Equipment

11700

Notes Payable

11700

A/c Payable

24200

Allowance for Doubtful accounts

3100

Lucas, Capital

17700

(Transfer of Sorensen Asset & Liabilities)