The post-closing trial balances of two proprietorships on January 1, 2014, are presented below. Sorensen and Lucas
Question:
Sorensen and Lucas decide to form a partnership, Solu Company, with the following agreed upon valuations for noncash assets.
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 Sorensen will invest an additional $5,000 in cash, and Lucas will invest an additional $19,000 in cash.
Instructions
(a) Prepare separate journal entries to record the transfer of each proprietorships 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 1,2014.
Balance sheet is a statement of the financial position of a business that list all the assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity and shareholder’s equity at a particular point of time. A balance sheet is also called as a “statement of financial... Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Accounting Principles
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