Todd is interested in investing in Charger partnership for a 30% interest

Problem 1
Todd is interested in investing in Charger partnership for a 30% interest; however, the current partners are concerned how the addition of new partner will impact their current partnership capital accounts. The capital balances at the beginning of the year are Chad (40%) $80,000; Adam (40%) $50,000; and Alex (20%) $65,000
Prepare the journal entry (in Word or Excel) for each of the following scenarios:
1. Todd invests $100,000 cash using the bonus method.
2. Todd invests $75,000 cash using the bonus method.
3. Todd invests $90,000 cash using the goodwill method.
Problem 2
ABCD Partnership has decided to dissolve the partnership. As part of dissolution, all the assets will be sold and existing liabilities paid in full.
· Problem 2
ABCD Partnership has decided to dissolve the partnership. As part of dissolution, all the assets will be sold and existing liabilities paid in full.
Assets |
|
Cash |
65,000 |
Land |
145,000 |
Building |
120,000 |
Total |
330,000 |
Liabilities and Capital |
|
Liabilities |
55,000 |
Partner A, Capital |
81,500 |
Partner B, Capital |
40,000 |
Partner C, Capital |
62,000 |
Partner D, Capital |
91,500 |
Total liabilities and capital |
330,000 |
Using the information provided above, use Word or Excel to create journal entries that show how each of the following independent scenarios should be handled.
Scenario 1: The $10,000 cash that exceeds the partnership's liabilities is to be disbursed immediately. If profits and losses are allocated to Partner A, Partner B, Partner C, and Partner D on a 2:3:3:2 basis, respectively, how will the $10,000 be divided?
Scenario 2: The $10,000 cash that exceeds the partnership's liabilities is to be disbursed immediately. If profits and losses are allocated to Partner A, Partner B, Partner C, and Partner D on a 2:2:3:3 basis, respectively, how will the $10,000 be divided?
Scenario 3: The building is immediately sold for $80,000 to give total cash of $142,000. Following the sales, the liabilities are paid, leaving a cash balance of $90,000. This cash is to be distributed to the partners. How will the cash be divided if profits and losses are allocated to Partner A, Partner B, Partner C, and Partner D on a 1:3:3:3 basis, respectively?

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Solution: Todd is interested in investing in Charger partnership for a 30% interest