Adler, Milton, and Bryant have capital balances of $20,000, $30,000, and $50,000, respectively. The partners...
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Adler, Milton, and Bryant have capital balances of $20,000, $30,000, and $50,000, respectively. The partners share profits and losses as follows:
a.
The first $30,000 is divided based on the partners' capital balances.
b.
The next $30,000 is based on service, shared equally by Adler and Bryant. Milton does not receive a salary allowance.
c.
The remainder is divided equally.
Requirements
1.
Compute each partner's share of the $72,000 net income for the year.
2.
Journalize the closing entry to allocate net income for the year.
Adler
Milton
Bryant
Total
Net income (loss)
$72,000
Capital allocation:
Adler
$6,000
Milton
$9,000
Bryant
$15,000
Salary allowance:
Adler
15,000
Milton
0
Bryant
15,000
Total salary and capital allocation
21,000
9,000
30,000
(60,000)
Net income (loss) remaining for allocation
12,000
Remainder shared equally:
Adler
4,000
Milton
4,000
Bryant
4,000
Total allocation
(12,000)
Net income (loss) remaining for allocation
0
Net income (loss) allocated to the partners
$25,000
$13,000
$34,000
Requirement 2. Journalize the closing entry to allocate net income for the year. (Record debits first, then credits. Select the explanation on the last line of the journal entry table.)
Date Accounts and Explanation Debit Credit
Income Summary 72,000
Adler, Capital 25,000
Milton, Capital 13,000
Bryant, Capital 34,000
To close Income Summary account to partners' capital.
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