Martin and Brett share profits on a 60:40 basis respectively. On 1 July 2016 the equity accounts
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Martin and Brett share profits on a 60:40 basis respectively. On 1 July 2016 the equity accounts were as follows:
Martin | Brett | ||||
Capital Retained earnings | $ | 540 000 160 000 | $ | 460 000 130 000 | |
The partners were entitled to 12% interest on capital. Brett ran the business and received a salary of $80 000. During the year Martin withdrew $48 000 in cash and Brett withdrew $12 000. The profits for the year ended 30 June 2017 were $500 000 before providing for interest on capital balances and Brett’s salary.
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Prepare the Profit Distribution accounts and partners’ Retained Earnings accounts for the year ended 30 June 2017.
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