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Prior to liquidating their partnership, Ellis and Dunn had capital accounts of $63,000 and $106,000, respectively. Prior to liquidation, the partnership had no cash assets other than what was realized from the sale of assets. These partnership assets were sold for $188,000. The partnership had $5,000 of liabilities. Ellis and Dunn share income and losses equally.
Determine the amount received by Ellis as a final distribution from liquidation of the partnership.
Total Non-cash Assets will be | $ 174,000 | =63000+106000+5000 |
Gain on sale of Non-cash assets | 14,000 | =188000-174000 |
Distribution of Gain to partners | ||
Ellis | 7,000 | =14000/2 |
Dunn | 7,000 | =14000/2 |
Capital Account of Partners after allocation of Gain | ||
Ellis | 70,000 | |
Dunn | 113,000 | =106000+7000 |
Remaining cash after payment of Liabilities | 183,000 | =188000-5000 |
Amount received by Ellis as a final distribution from liquidation of the partnership | $ 70,000 | |