Question

Partnership records show the following capital balances at the date of Hopkin's withdrawal: M. Hammel, $80,000; D. Hopkins, $210,000; and P. Houghton, $100,000. The three partners share income and loss equally. On December 31, Hopkins withdraws and agrees to take $230,000 cash in settlement of her capital balance. Prepare the December 31 journal entry for the partnership. Prepare the December 31 journal entry for the partnership.

Answer 1

Answer:

Dr D. Hopkins, Capital 210,000

Cr P. Houghton, Capital 10,000

Cr M. Hammel, Capital 10,000

Cr Cash 230,000

Explanation:

Preparation of the December 31 journal entry for the partnership.

Based on the information given the December 31 journal entry for the partnership will be :

Dr D. Hopkins, Capital 210,000

Cr P. Houghton, Capital 10,000

(100,000-80,000/2)

Cr M. Hammel, Capital 10,000

(100,000-80,000/2)

Cr Cash 230,000