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.


Required

Prepare the Profit Distribution accounts and partners’ Retained Earnings accounts for the year ended 30 June 2017.

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