Question

After discontinuing the ordinary business operations and closing the accounts on May 7, the ledger of the partnership of Anna, Brian, and Cole indicated the following:
Cash 7,500
Noncash assets 105,000
Liabilities 27,500
Anna capital 45,000
Brian capital 15,000
Cole capital 25,000
112,500 112,500
The partners share net income and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Between May 7-30, the noncash assets were sold for 150,000, the liabilities were paid, and the remaining cash was distributed to the partners.
(A) Prepare a statement of partnership liquidation.
(B) Assume the facts as in (A) except that noncash assets were sold for 45,000 and any partner with a capital deficiency pays the amount of the deficiency to the partnership, prepare a statement of partner liquidation

Answer 1

Answer:

The Partnership of Anna, Brian, and Cole

A) Statement of Partnership Liquidation:

Available cash for distribution = $157,500

Payment of liabilities =                   27,500

Cash available for distribution  $130,000

Distribution to partners:

Anna                                              67,500

Brian                                              30,000

Cole                                              32,500

Total distributed                      $130,000

B) Statement of Partnership Liquidation:

Available cash for distribution = $52,500

Payment of liabilities =                  27,500

Cash available for distribution  $25,000

Capital accounts balances =       85,000

Deficiency =                               $60,000

Distribution of deficiency to partners:

Anna 3/6                                      30,000

Brian                                            20,000

Cole                                              10,000

Total distributed                       $60,000

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Cash                       7,500

Noncash assets 105,000

Total assets        112,500

Liabilities            27,500

Anna capital       45,000

Brian capital       15,000

Cole capital       25,000

                         112,500

Profit sharing ratio = 3:2:1

Sales proceeds from noncash assets = $150,000

Total cash available = $157,500 ($150,000 + 7,500)

Total capital repaid                                     $85,000

Balance to be redistributed:     $45,000

Partners                                      Excess    Capital        Total

Anna 3/6                                    22,500    45,000     $67,500

Brian 2/6                                     15,000    15,000       30,000

Cole 1/6                                        7,500   25,000       32,500