Reference no: EM132772109
Question - As of January 1, 2018, the partnership of Atlantic, Faucet, and Newton had the following account balances and percentages for the sharing of profits and losses:
Cash $80,000
Noncash assets 205,000
Liabilities 47,000
Atlantic, capital (30%) 138,000
Faucet, capital (40%) 119,500
Newton, capital (30%) (19,500)
The partnership incurred losses in recent years and decided to liquidate. The liquidation expenses were expected to be $10,000.
Required -
1) How much of the existing cash balance could be distributed safely to partners at this time?
2) What would be the maximum amount Newton might have to contribute to the partnership to eliminate a deficit balance in his account?
3) How much cash should each partner receive at this time, pursuant to a proposed schedule of liquidation?