Xavier and Zeb are in partnership, sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:1, respectively. They have

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Xavier and Zeb are in partnership, sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:1, respectively. They have agreed to sell their business to Young Ltd. The purchase consideration is $400,000, comprising $40,000 in cash, $120,000 in 8 per cent debentures and 80,000 ordinary shares of $0.20 each. The debentures are to be shared equally and the shares according to the profit-sharing ratio.

The statement of financial position prior to the purchase was:


Prepare ledger entries to close the partnership books of account. 

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Accounting For Cambridge International AS And A Level

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