Glenn Otis is to retire from the partnership of Otis and Associates as of March 31, the

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Glenn Otis is to retire from the partnership of Otis and Associates as of March 31, the end of the current fiscal year. After closing the accounts, the capital balances of the partners are as follows: Glenn Otis, $200,000; Tammie Sawyer, $125,000; and Joe Parrott, $140,000. They have shared net income and net losses in the ratio of 3:2:2. The partners agree that the merchandise inventory should be increased by $15,000, and the allowance for doubtful accounts should be increased by $3,100. Otis agrees to accept a note for $150,000 in partial settlement of his ownership equity. The remainder of his claim is to be paid in cash. Sawyer and Parrott are to share equally in the net income or net loss of the new partnership.

Journalize the entries to record

(a) The adjustment of the assets to bring them into agreement with current market prices

(b) The withdrawal of Otis from the partnership.


Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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ISBN: 978-0324188004

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Authors: Carl s. warren, James m. reeve, Philip e. fess

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