After the accounts are closed on September 10, 2008, prior to liquidating the partnership, the capital accounts of Mark Nichols, Donna Newby, and Janice Patel are $32,200, $5,400, and $28,400, respectively. Cash and noncash assets total $4,300 and $73,700, respectively.

Amounts owed to creditors total $12,000. The partners share income and losses in the ratio of 1:1:2. Between September 10 and September 30, the noncash assets are sold for $47,300, the partner with the capital deficiency pays his or her deficiency to the partnership, and the liabilities are paid.

Instructions

1. Prepare a statement of partnership liquidation, indicating

(a) The sale of assets and division of loss,

(b) The payment of liabilities,

(c) The receipt of the deficiency (from the appropriate partner),

(d) The distribution of cash.

2. If the partner with the capital deficiency declares bankruptcy and is unable to pay the deficiency, explain how the deficiency would be divided between the partners.