Question

Kramer and Knox began a partnership by investing $58,000 and $65,000, respectively. During its first year, the partnership earned $160,000. Prepare calculations showing how the $160,000 income should be allocated to the partners under each of the following three separate plans for sharing income and loss:(1) The partners failed to agree on a method to share income.(2) The partners agreed to share income and loss in proportion to their initial investments. (Do not round intermediate calculations.(3) The partners agreed to share income by granting a $56,500 per year salary allowance to Kramer, a $46,500 per year salary allowance to Knox, 12% interest on their initial capital investments.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

1. At the time when the partner failed to share the incom and loss so it is assume that the net income i.e. $160,000 should be shared equally so for both it is $80,000 each

2. When the income is shared as per their initial investment  

Particulars              Kramer          Knox           Total

Investment             $58,000       $65,000     $123,000

Investment ratio     47.15%         52.85%

$160,000 income share $75,440 $84,560    $160,000

3. Sharing of the income as per the defined rule

Particulars              Kramer          Knox           Total

Salary allocated     $56,500       $46,500       $103,000

Interest at 12%        $6,960         $7,800         $14,760

Remaining balance  $21,120      $21,120        $42,240

Total                           $84,580    $75,420       $160,000