On July 1, 20--, Lisa Bush and Wally Dodge combined their two businesses to form a partnership

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On July 1, 20--, Lisa Bush and Wally Dodge combined their two businesses to form a partnership under the firm name of Bush and Dodge. The balance sheets of the two sole proprietorships are shown below.


Bush's Grooming & Pet Supplies Balance Sheet June 30, 20 - Assets Liabilities $4 6 00 00 Notes payable Accounts payable


The balance sheets reflect fair market values except for the following:
(a) The fair market value of Bush's store equipment is $7,350.
(b) The fair market values of Dodge's office equipment and store equipment are $5,875 and $6,100, respectively.
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Prepare the opening entry for the formation of the Bush and Dodge partnership as of July 1, 20--, using fair market values. The difference between assets invested and liabilities assumed should be credited to each partner's capital account. Neither partner has knowledge of any uncollectible accountsreceivable.

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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College Accounting

ISBN: 978-0538745192

20th Edition

Authors: Heintz and Parry

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