In: Accounting
In the GMP partnership (to which Elan seeks admittance), the capital balances of Mary, Gene, and Pat, who share income in the ratio of 6:3:1, are |
Mary | $ | 273,600 | |
Gene | 136,800 | ||
Pat | 45,600 | ||
Required: |
a. |
If no goodwill or bonus is recorded, how much must Elan invest for a one-third interest? (Do not round intermediate calculations.) |
b. |
Prepare journal entry for the admission of Elan if she invests $80,500 for a 20 percent interest and goodwill is recorded. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Do not round intermediate calculations.) |
c. |
Prepare journal entry for the admission of Elan if she invests $201,000 for a 20 percent interest. Total capital will be $657,000; the partners use the bonus method. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field. Do not round intermediate calculations.) |