Question: 4 - Steve and John drafted a partnership agreement that lists the following FV assets contributed at the partnership's formation: Contributed by Steve John Cash

4- Steve and John drafted a partnership agreement that lists the following FV assets contributed at the partnership's formation:
Contributed by
Steve
John
Cash
$70.000
$150,000
Inventory
75,000
95,000
Building
190,000
80,000
Furniture & Equipment
15,000
35.000
The building Steve contributed is subject to a mortgage of $50,000, which the partnership has assumed. The partnership agreement also specifies that profits and losses are to be distributed evenly.
a) What amounts should be recorded as capital for Steve and John at the formation of the partnership without a true up for the 50/50 profit and loss allocation? (2pts)
b- If the partners agreed on a 50%/50% capital ratio with a "true up ratio" what is the "true up" payment required for John to receive? (2Pts)

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