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Fred And George Have Been In Partnership For Many Years The Partners

Fred and George have been in partnership for many years. The partners, who share profits and losses on a 60:40 basis, respectively, wish to retire and have agreed to liquidate the business. Liquidation expenses are estimated to be $10,000. At the date the partnership ceases operations, the balance sheet is as follows: Cash $100,000, Noncash assets $200,000, Liabilities $80,000, Fred's capital $100,000, George's capital $120,000, totaling assets of $300,000 and total liabilities and capital of $300,000.

Prepare journal entries for the following transactions: (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

  • a. Distributed safe cash payments to the partners.
  • b. Paid $40,000 of the partnership’s liabilities.
  • c. Sold noncash assets for $220,000.
  • d. Distributed safe cash payments to the partners.
  • e. Paid all remaining partnership liabilities of $40,000.
  • f. Paid $8,000 in liquidation expenses; no further expenses will be incurred.
  • g. Distributed remaining cash held by the business to the partners.

Paper For Above instruction

Liquidation of a partnership involves settling its obligations and distributing remaining assets to the partners based on their capital accounts and profit-sharing ratios. The above scenario requires systematic journal entries to record these transactions accurately, considering the liquidation expenses, asset sales, liability payments, and final cash distributions.

a. Distribution of Safe Cash Payments to Partners

Once the partnership has accumulated sufficient cash, the initial step is to distribute the available cash to the partners proportionally based on their ownership shares. Assuming the partnership’s cash account has been accumulated and the partners are to receive their share accordingly, the journal entry is:

Debit: Partners' Capital Accounts (Fred and George) --- Amounts based on cash distribution

Credit: Cash --- Total amount distributed

For example, if $60,000 is available for distribution, Fred would receive $36,000 (60%), and George $24,000 (40%). The specific journal entry depends on the actual amount to be distributed.

b. Payment of Partnership Liabilities of $40,000

The partnership pays off part of its liabilities, decreasing cash and liabilities balance:

Debit: Liabilities $40,000

Credit: Cash $40,000

This reduces the partnership's liabilities and cash accordingly.

c. Sale of Noncash Assets for $220,000

The partnership sells its noncash assets, which are valued at $200,000 on the balance sheet, for $220,000, generating a gain of $20,000. The journal entry is:

Debit: Cash $220,000

Credit: Noncash Assets $200,000


Credit: Gain on Sale of Assets $20,000

This increases cash, reduces noncash assets, and recognizes the gain.

d. Distribution of Cash to Partners

Similar to step (a), the remaining cash after expenses and asset sales is distributed based on capital balances, adjusting for the profit/loss sharing ratios and capital account balances.

e. Payment of Remaining Liabilities of $40,000

Towards final liabilities, the partnership makes the last payment:

Debit: Liabilities $40,000

Credit: Cash $40,000

This clears the liabilities before final distribution of proceeds.

f. Payment of Liquidation Expenses of $8,000

Liquidation expenses are paid out of cash and recorded as expenses:

Debit: Liquidation Expenses $8,000

Credit: Cash $8,000

This reduces cash and records expenses associated with liquidation.

g. Final Cash Distribution to Partners

After settling all liabilities and expenses, any remaining cash is distributed to the partners based on their capital accounts or agreed ratios. The journal entries reflect these distributions:

Debit: Partners' Capital Accounts (Fred and George)

Credit: Cash

The process ensures all assets and liabilities are settled, expenses paid, and remaining cash allocated, leading to the firm's final dissolution.

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