Partnership Formation - Q2
Partnership Formation - Q2
● Cash: $25,000
● Machinery (Fair Market Value): $35,000
● Machinery (Original Cost): $45,000
● Outstanding Debt (Assumed by the Partnership): $10,000
Tim contributes:
After revaluation, the machinery’s fair market value increases by 10%, and the building’s fair
market value decreases by 5%. The partners agree to adjust their capital contributions based on
the revaluations.
1. Determine the final capital contributions of both Sarah and Tim after revaluation.
2. What will be each partner’s capital account balance based on their profit-sharing ratio?
Lisa and Mike form a partnership. Lisa contributes:
● Cash: $20,000
● Patent (Fair Market Value): $25,000
● Patent (Original Cost): $30,000
● Liability (Assumed by the Partnership): $5,000
Mike contributes:
The partners agree to recognize goodwill of $10,000, which will be shared equally. However,
they also agree that Lisa will receive a bonus of $5,000 in her capital account for bringing in the
patent, which is considered a key asset for the business.
1. Calculate the final capital balances of both partners after recognizing goodwill and Lisa’s
bonus.
2. Determine each partner’s adjusted capital account.
Alex and Jess have an existing partnership. Jess currently holds a capital balance of $100,000.
They decide to admit Chris as a new partner. Chris contributes:
● Cash: $30,000
● Equipment (Fair Market Value): $50,000
● Outstanding Loan (Assumed by the Partnership): $10,000
Chris is admitted with a 30% interest in the partnership. Additionally, Alex and Jess agree that
Chris should pay a premium of $5,000 for the goodwill of the existing business, which will be
credited to Alex and Jess’s capital accounts equally.
● Cash: $10,000
● Land (Fair Market Value): $40,000
● Land (Original Cost): $30,000
● Liability (Assumed by the Partnership): $8,000
Jerry contributes:
As part of the partnership agreement, Jerry agrees to make an additional $10,000 capital
contribution after six months. Tom, however, will be allowed to withdraw $5,000 from his capital
account as compensation for contributing the land at a lower original cost.
● Cash: $12,000
● Office Equipment (Fair Market Value): $25,000
● Office Equipment (Original Cost): $30,000
● Accumulated Depreciation on Office Equipment: $8,000
Ryan contributes:
The partners agree to revalue the office equipment and the patent at the time of formation
based on a market study. The new fair market value of the office equipment is $27,000, and the
new fair market value of the patent is $32,000. Additionally, Megan will receive an adjustment
for accumulated depreciation, while Ryan will receive an adjustment for accumulated
amortization.
1. Calculate the initial capital balances for Megan and Ryan based on the revalued assets.
2. Determine the final capital balances after considering the depreciation and amortization
adjustments.