Reference no: EM131768145
Problem - The post-closing trial balances of two proprietorships on January 1, 2008, are presented below.
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Patrick Company
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Samuelson Company
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Dr.
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Cr.
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Dr.
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Cr.
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Cash
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$14,000
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$12,000
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Accounts receivable
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17,500
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26,000
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Allowance for doubtful debts
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$3,000
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$4,400
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Merchandise inventory
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26,500
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18,400
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Equipment
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45,000
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29,000
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Acc. Depreciation-equipment
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24,000
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11,000
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Notes payable
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18,000
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15,000
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Accounts payable
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22,000
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31,000
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Patrick, Capital
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36,000
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Samuelson, Capital
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24,000
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$103,000
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$103,000
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$85,400
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$85,400
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Patrick and Samuelson decide to form a partnership, Pasa Company, with the following agreed upon valuations for noncash assets.
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Patrick Company
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Samuelson Company
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Accounts receivable
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$17,500
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$26,000
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Allowance for doubtful debts
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4,500
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4,000
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Merchandise inventory
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28,000
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20,000
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Equipment
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21,000
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16,000
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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 Patrick will invest an additional $5,000 in cash, and Samuelson will invest an additional $19,000 in cash.
Required -
Prepare separate journal entries to record the transfer of each proprietorship's assets and liabilities to the partnership.
Journalize the additional cash investment by each partner.
Prepare a balance sheet for the partnership on January 1, 2008.