Question

Hewitt and Patel are partners, sharing gains and losses equally. They decide to terminate their partnership. Prior to realization, their capital balances are $36,000 and $24,000, respectively. After all noncash assets are sold and all liabilities are paid, there is a cash balance of $45,000.a. What is the amount of a gain or loss on realization?$b. How should the gain or loss be divided between Hewitt and Patel?Hewitt Patel c. How should the cash be divided between Hewitt and Patel? If an amount is zero, enter "0".

Answer 1

Answer:

A.  ($15000) Loss

B.  Hewitt= $7500, Patel= $7500

C. Hewitt= $28500, Patel= $16500

Explanation:

Workings:

A.  Gain/loss = Cash balance-(Hewitt Capital+ Patel Capital)

     Gain/loss = $45000-($36000+$24000)

     Loss         = ($15000)

B.

    Hewitt = ($15000*50%) = $7500

    Patel = ($15000*50%) = $7500

C.                                              Hewitt                    Patel

Remaining cash                $36000-$7500         $24000-$7500

                                                 $28500                    $16500