Terry and Craig share profits in the proportion of one-third and two-thirds respectively. On 1 July 2015,

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Terry and Craig share profits in the proportion of one-third and two-thirds respectively. On 1 July 2015, the equity accounts stood as follows:



Terry


Craig

Capital

Retained earnings

$

80 000

25 000



$

120 000

32 000











Partners were entitled to 8% interest on capital, and Terry, as manager, was entitled to a salary of $30 000 p.a. During the year, Terry withdrew $12 000 in cash and Craig withdrew $17 000. The profits for the year ended 30 June 2016 were $68 000 before providing for interest on capital bal­ances and for Terry’s salary.


Required

Prepare the Profit Distribution accounts and partners’ Retained Earnings accounts for the year ended 30 June 2016.

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Accounting

ISBN: 978-1118608227

9th edition

Authors: Lew Edwards, John Medlin, Keryn Chalmers, Andreas Hellmann, Claire Beattie, Jodie Maxfield, John Hoggett

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