Hickory and Dickory are in partnership with a capital of 500,000 and 400,000 and sharing profits in

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Hickory and Dickory are in partnership with a capital of £500,000 and £400,000 and sharing profits in the ratio 2:1, respectively. On 1.1.2012 they admit Dock, with a capital of £300,000, to a fourth share of the partnership profits. A property, recorded in the books at £280,000, has a market value on 1.1.2012 of £400,000. Explain what you would suggest to protect the interests of the existing partners, given they wish to keep property reported at £280,000.

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Financial Accounting An Introduction

ISBN: 9780273737650

2nd Edition

Authors: Mr Barry Elliott, Mr Augustine Benedict

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