A partnership begins its first year with the following capital balances: Arthur, Capital . . . .

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A partnership begins its first year with the following capital balances:

Arthur, Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60,000

Baxter, Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    80,000

Cartwright, Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000


The articles of partnership stipulate that profits and losses be assigned in the following manner:

• Each partner is allocated interest equal to 10 percent of the beginning capital balance.

• Baxter is allocated compensation of $20,000 per year.

• Any remaining profits and losses are allocated on a 3:3:4 basis, respectively.

• Each partner is allowed to withdraw up to $5,000 cash per year.

Assuming that the net income is $50,000 and that each partner withdraws the maximum amount allowed, what is the balance in Cartwright’s capital account at the end of that year?

a. $105,800.

b. $106,200.

c. $106,900.

d. $107,400.

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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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-0077431808

10th edition

Authors: Joe Hoyle, Thomas Schaefer, Timothy Doupnik

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