In: Accounting
Prior to liquidating their partnership, Jolly and Bain had capital accounts of $18,000 and $68,000, respectively. The partnership assets were sold for $34,000. The partnership had no liabilities. Jolly and Bain share income and losses equally.
Required:
a. Determine the amount of Jolly's
deficiency.
$
b. Determine the amount distributed to Bain, assuming Jolly is unable to satisfy the deficiency.
Particulars | Amount (in $ ) |
Sale value of assets | $ 34,000 |
Less : Carrying value of assets ( $ 18,000 + $ 68,000 ) |
($ 86,000) |
Loss on liquidation | $ 52,000 |
(a) | |
Amount of Jolly's deficiency = Balance before liquidation (-) Share of Loss = $ 18,000 (-) [ $ 52,000 x 50% ] = $ 18,000 (-) $ 26,000 |
($ 8,000) |
(b) | |
Amount distributed to Bain = Balance before liquidation (-) Share of Loss (-) Jolly's deficiency = $ 68,000 (-) [ $ 52,000 x 50% ] (-) $ 8,000 = $ 68,000 (-) $ 26,000 (-) $ 8,000 |
$ 34,000 |