On January 1,2009, the dental partnership of Left, Center, and Right was formed when the partners contributed
Question:
On January 1,2009, the dental partnership of Left, Center, and Right was formed when the partners contributed $20,000, $60,000, and $50,000, respectively. Over the next three years, the business reported net income and (loss) as follows:
2009.$(30,000)
2010.20,000 2011.40,000 LO3 During this period, each partner withdrew cash of $ 10,000 per year. Right invested an additional $12,000 in cash on February 9, 2010.
At the time that the partnership was created, the three partners agreed to allocate all profits and losses according to a specified plan written as follows:
• Each partner is entitled to interest computed at the rate of 12 percent per year based on the indi¬ vidual capital balances at the beginning of that year.
• Because of prior work experience. Left is entitled to an annual salary allowance of $ 12,000, and Center is credited with $8,000 per year.
• Any remaining profit will be split as follows: Left, 20 percent; Center, 40 percent; and Right, 40 percent. If a loss remains, the balance will be allocated; Left, 30 percent; Center, 50 percent; and Right, 20 percent.
Determine the ending capital balance for each partner as of the end of each of these three years.
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Advanced Accounting
ISBN: 9780073379456
9th Edition
Authors: Joe Ben Hoyle, Timothy S. Doupnik, Thomas F. Schaefer, Oe Ben Hoyle