At the end of 2015, Klaproth finds himself in a difficult situation. He is a partner in
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As of March 31, 2016, the partners personal net assets (deficit) were $220,000, $12,500, and $100,000 for Klaproth, Stone, and Jackson, respectively. If a partner develops a deficit capital balance, they would likely contribute an amount equal to their net personal assets.
Certain partners feel that things will improve over the next two years and have made an alternative proposal to Klaproth. Under this proposal, Klaproth would continue his involvement in the company and continue to share profits and losses as before. On March 31, 2018, the partnership would buy Klaproths interest for 110% of his capital balance as of December 31, 2017, after adjusting receivables and inventory to their market values as of year-end 2017.
The partnerships profit-sharing agreement is as follows:
If income is not sufficient to satisfy all provisions of the profit agreement, the profit and loss percentages are to be used to absorb any deficiencies. You are also to assume that all net income will be reinvested in noncash assets. It is anticipated that factors impacting the allocation of profits for the years 2016 and 2017 will be as follows:
As of year-end 2017, receivables and inventory are forecasted to be as follows:
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In anticipation of a meeting with Klaproth, prepare a schedule that will help him with respect to which course of action might be most appropriate.
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Advanced Accounting
ISBN: 978-0538480284
11th edition
Authors: Paul M. Fischer, William J. Tayler, Rita H. Cheng