Question: The post-closing trial balances of two proprietorships on January 1, 2010, are presented below. John and Calvin decide to form a partnership, John-Calvin Company, with

The post-closing trial balances of two proprietorships on January 1, 2010, are presented below.

John Company Calvin Company Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. $ 10,000 18,000 $

John and Calvin decide to form a partnership, John-Calvin Company, with the following agreed upon valuations for noncash assets.

8,000 Cash Accounts receivable 30,000 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 Allowance for doubtful

All cash will be transferred to the partnership, and the partnership will assume all the liabilities of the two proprietorships. Further, it is agreed that John will invest an additional $3,500 in cash, and Calvin will invest an additional $16,000 in cash.Instructions(a) Prepare separate journal entries to record the transfer of each proprietorship's assets and liabilities to the partnership.(b) Journalize the additional cash investment by each partner.(c) Prepare a classified balance sheet for the partnership on January 1,2010.

John Company Calvin Company Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr. $ 10,000 18,000 $ 8,000 Cash Accounts receivable 30,000 $ 2,000 $ 3,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts Merchandise inventory Equipment Accumulated depreciation-equipment Notes payable Accounts payable John, Capital Calvin, Capital 35,000 60,000 20,000 35,000 28,000 15,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 43,000 35,000 $123,000 $123,000 $93,000 $93,000

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