On January 1, 2019, Chris Hunts and Carol Lo formed the Chris and Carol Partnership by investing
Question:
On January 1, 2019, Chris Hunts and Carol Lo formed the Chris and Carol Partnership by investing the following assets and liabilities in the business:
An independent appraiser was hired to provide the current market values of all assets. The values are: Chris’s equipment $29,000, Carol’s equipment $47,500, Chris’s building $90,000, Carol’s building $110,000, Chris’s land $78,000, and Carol’s land $80,000.
Chris and Carol agree to share profits and losses in a 60:40 ratio. During the first year of operations, the business net income is $74,000. Each partner withdrew $30,000 cash.
Required
1. Prepare the journal entries to record the initial investments in the business by Chris and Carol.
2. Prepare a balance sheet dated January 1, 2019, after the completion of the initial journal entries.
Step by Step Answer:
Horngrens Accounting
ISBN: 9780135359785
11th Canadian Edition Volume 2
Authors: Tracie Miller Nobles, Brenda Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura, Carol A. Meissner, Jo Ann Johnston, Peter R. Norwood