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