After the tangible assets have been adjusted to current market prices, the capital accounts of Brad Paulson
Question:
After the tangible assets have been adjusted to current market prices, the capital accounts of Brad Paulson and Drew Webster have balances of $45,000 and $60,000, respectively. Austin Neel is to be admitted to the partnership, contributing $30,000 cash to the partnership, for which he is to receive an ownership equity of $35,000. All partners share equally in income.
a. Journalize the entry to record the admission of Neel, who is to receive a bonus of $5,000.
b. What are the capital balances of each partner after the admission of the new partner?
c. Why are tangible assets adjusted to current market prices, prior to admitting a new partner?
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Accounting
ISBN: 978-1285743615
26th edition
Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan Duchac