After several years of operations, the partnership of Delco, Smith, and Walker is to be liquidated. After

Question:

After several years of operations, the partnership of Delco, Smith, and Walker is to be liquidated. After making closing entries on March 31, 20--, the following accounts remain open.

Account Balance Debit Credit Account Title $ 7,000 25,000 Cash Inventory Other Assets Liabilities D. W. Delco, Capital C

The noncash assets are sold for $165,000. Profits and losses are shared equally.
REQUIRED
1. Prepare a statement of partnership liquidation for the period April 1â€“15, 20--, showing the following:
(a) The sale of noncash assets on April 1
(b) The allocation of any gain or loss to the partners on April 1
(c) The payment of the liabilities on April 12
(d) The distribution of cash to the partners on April 15
2. Journalize these four transactions in a generaljournal.

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