Reference no: EM132719794
Retirement of a partner
The 1 July 2003 statement of financial position of W-X-L Catering is shown below:
Weston, Ward and Williams share profits and losses in the ratio of 6:5:4. Williams decides to retire from the partnership on 1 July 2003.
Required:
Question 1: Prepare the journal entries to record the retirement of Williams under each of the following independent assumptions:
1. Weston purchases Williams's interest for $111 000.
2. Williams sells one-third of his interest to Weston for $37 500 and two-thirds to Ward for $57 000.
3. Appraisals reveal that accounts receivable are overstated by $6000, inventory under- stated by $7500 and equipment is understated by $15 000. These assets are revalued, and Williams is given a promissory note equal to his revised capital account to cover his retirement.
4. The partnership gives Williams $37 500 cash and plant valued at $67 500 for his partnership interest.
5. The partnership gives Williams $60 000 cash.
6. Williams receives $60 000 cash and a $30 000 promissory note from the partnership for his interest.