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Assume that two individuals agree to form a partnership. Partner A is contributi

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Question

Assume that two individuals agree to form a partnership. Partner A is contributing an operating business that reports the following balance sheet: Cash .$120,000 Accounts payable. $160,000 Receivables 160,000 Accrued liabilities 120,000 Inventories 200,000 Total liabilities $280,000 Total assets $480,000 Net assets $200,000 Partner B is contributing cash of $280,000. The partners agree that the initial capital of the partnership should be shared equally. Required: Prepare the journal entry to record the capital contributions of the partners assuming that the partners wish to employ the Bonus Method.

Explanation / Answer

Cash 400000 Receivables 160000 Inventories 200000            Accounts payable 160000            Accrued liabilities 120000            Partner A Capital 240000            Partner B Capital 240000