When Alice and Betty decided to incorporate their partnership, the trial balance was as follows: The partnership's
Question:
When Alice and Betty decided to incorporate their partnership, the trial balance was as follows:
The partnership's books will be closed, and new books will be used for A \& B Corporation. The following additional information is available:
1. The estimated fair values of the assets are:
2. All assets and liabilities are transferred to the corporation.
3. The common stock is \(\$ 10\) par. Alice and Betty receive a total of 7,100 shares.
4. The partners' profit and loss sharing ratio is shown in the trial balance.
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a. Prepare the entries on the partnership's books to record (1) the revaluation of assets, (2) the transfer of the assets to the A \& B Corporation and the receipt of the common stock, and (3) the closing of the books.
b. Prepare the entries on A \& B Corporation's books to record the assets and the issuance of the common stock.
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Advanced Financial Accounting
ISBN: 9780072444124
5th Edition
Authors: Richard E. Baker, Valdean C. Lembke, Thomas E. King