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Partnerships:
Formation, Operation
and Ownership Changes
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Partnership Defined
Attributes:
1. Agreement, expressed or implied.
2. Operated for making a profit.
3. Members must be co-owners.
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Reasons for Forming a Partnership
Advantages of a Partnership:
Permits pooling of resources without complexities of
a corporation.
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Characteristics of a Partnership
General Partnership
Each member is a general partner.
Characteristics:
Mutual Agency
Unlimited Liability
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LO 1 Characteristics of a general partnership.
Characteristics of a Partnership
Limited Partnership
At least one general partner and one limited partner.
Joint Ventures
Arrangement by two or more parties to accomplish a
single or limited purpose for their mutual benefit.
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LO 1 Characteristics of a joint venture.
Partnership Agreement
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LO 2 Important items in a partnership agreement.
Partnership Agreement
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LO 2 Important items in a partnership agreement.
Accounting for a Partnership
Cash basis or
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LO 3 Partnership equity versus shareholders equity.
Accounting for a Partnership
Capital account
Drawing account
Closed periodically to the capital account.
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LO 4 Drawing and capital accounts.
Accounting for a Partnership
Cash 13,000
Accounts receivable 8,000
Office supplies 2,000
Office equipment 30,000
Accounts payable 2,000
Tom, Capital 51,000
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LO 5 Recording the formation of a partnership.
Accounting for a Partnership
Cash 12,000
Accounts receivable 6,000
Office supplies 800
Land 30,000
Accounts payable 5,000
Mortgage payable 18,800
Julie, Capital 25,000
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LO 5 Recording the formation of a partnership.
Accounting for a Partnership
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LO 5 Recording the formation of a partnership.
Accounting for a Partnership
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LO 5 Recording the formation of a partnership.
Accounting for a Partnership
Based on:
Fixed ratio.
Ratio based on capital balances.
Interest on capital investment.
Fixed salary allocation.
Bonus as a percentage of income.
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LO 6 Allocating net income or loss.
Accounting for a Partnership
Exercise 15-5: On January 1, 2008, Tony and Jon formed T&J
Personal Financial Planning with capital investments of $480,000 and
$340,000, respectively. The partnership agreement provides that
profits are to be allocated as follows:
1. Annual salaries of $42,000 and $66,000 are granted to Tony and
Jon, respectively.
2. Jon is entitled to a bonus of 10% of net income after salaries and
bonus but before interest on capital investments is subtracted.
3. Each partner is to receive an interest credit of 8% on the original
capital investment.
4. Remaining profits are allocated 40% to Tony and 60% to Jon.
On December 31, 2008, the partnership reported net income before
salaries, interest, and bonus of $188,000.
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LO 6 Allocating net income or loss.
Accounting for a Partnership
Bonus
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LO 6 Allocating net income or loss.
Accounting for a Partnership
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LO 6 Allocating net income or loss.
Accounting for a Partnership
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LO 6 Allocating net income or loss.
Problems in Allocation of Income and Loss
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Problems in Allocation of Income and Loss
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Financial Statement Presentation
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Financial Statement Presentation
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Changes in the Ownership of the Partnership
Dissolution may be
involuntary (bankruptcy).
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Changes in the Ownership of the Partnership
Bonus Method
Assets are increased by the amount of the assets
invested by the partner being admitted.
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LO 8 Recording partnership changes.
Changes in the Ownership of the Partnership
Goodwill Method
A new asset is recorded that is based on the
difference between the value implied by the amount
of consideration and the values reported in the
partnership books.
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LO 8 Recording partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
Cash 40,000
Don Dallas, Capital 40,000
Goodwill 20,000
Phil Phoenix, Capital 10,000
50:50
Tim Tucson, Capital 10,000
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
Cash 120,000
Mary, Capital 120,000
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
Cash 160,000
Mary, Capital 152,000
Beth, Capital (40% x $8,000) 3,200
Steph, Capital (40% x $8,000) 3,200
Linda, Capital (20% x $8,000) 1,600
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
Cash 160,000
Beth, Capital (40% x $30,000) 12,000
Steph, Capital (40% x $30,000) 12,000
Linda, Capital (20% x $30,000) 6,000
Mary, Capital 190,000
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section A: Admission of a New Partner
Cash 160,000
Goodwill 40,000
Mary, Capital 200,000
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LO 8 Methods to record partnership changes.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
Inventory 8,000
Land 19,000
Kazma, Capital ($27,000 x 40%) 10,800
Folkert, Capital ($27,000 x 40%) 10,800
Tucker, Capital ($27,000 x 20%) 5,400
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
Section B: Withdrawal of a Partner
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LO 8 Changes in partnership.
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