Chapter 9: Partnerships: Formation and Operations Flashcards
Cherryhill and Hace had been partners for several years, and they decided to admit Quincy to the partnership. The accountant for the partnership believed that the dissolved partnership and the newly formed partnership were two separate entities. What method would the accountant have used for recording the admission of Quincy to the partnership? A. The bonus method. B. The equity method. C. The goodwill method. D. The proportionate method. E. The cost method.
C. The goodwill method.
When the hybrid method is used to record the withdrawal of a partner, the partnership
A. revalues assets and liabilities and records goodwill to the continuing partner but not to the withdrawing partner.
B. revalues liabilities but not assets, and no goodwill is recorded.
C. can recognize goodwill but does not revalue assets and liabilities.
D. revalues assets but not liabilities, and records goodwill to the continuing partner but not to the withdrawing partner.
E. revalues assets and liabilities but does not record goodwill.
E. revalues assets and liabilities but does not record goodwill.
The disadvantages of the partnership form of business organization, compared to corporations, include
A. the legal requirements for formation.
B. unlimited liability for the partners.
C. the requirement for the partnership to pay income taxes.
D. the extent of governmental regulation.
E. the complexity of operations.
B. unlimited liability for the partners.
The advantages of the partnership form of business organization, compared to corporations, include A. single taxation. B. ease of raising capital. C. mutual agency. D. limited liability. E. difficulty of formation.
A. single taxation.
The dissolution of a partnership occurs
A. only when the partnership sells its assets and permanently closes its books.
B. only when a partner leaves the partnership.
C. at the end of each year, when income is allocated to the partners.
D. only when a new partner is admitted to the partnership.
E. when there is any change in the individuals who make up the partnership.
E. when there is any change in the individuals who make up the partnership.
The partnership of Clapton, Seidel, and Thomas was insolvent and will be unable to pay $30,000 in liabilities currently due. What recourse was available to the partnership’s creditors?
A. They must present equal claims to the three partners as individuals.
B. They must try obtain a payment from the partner with the largest capital account balance.
C. They cannot seek remuneration from the partners as individuals.
D. They may seek remuneration from any partner they choose.
E. They must present their claims to the three partners in the order of the partners’ capital account balances.
D. They may seek remuneration from any partner they choose.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Wasser's total share of net income for 2010? A. $63,000. B. $53,000. C. $58,000. D. $29,000. E. $51,000.
A. $63,000.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Nolan's total share of net income for 2010? A. $63,000. B. $53,000. C. $58,000. D. $29,000. E. $51,000.
C. $58,000.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Cleary's total share of net income for 2010? A. $63,000. B. $53,000. C. $58,000. D. $29,000. E. $51,000.
D. $29,000.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Nolan's capital balance at the end of 2010? A. $200,000. B. $224,000. C. $238,000. D. $246,000. E. $254,000.
D. $246,000
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Wasser's capital balance at the end of 2010? A. $150,000. B. $160,000. C. $165,000. D. $213,000. E. $201,000.
E. $201,000.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Cleary's capital balance at the end of 2010? A. $100,000. B. $117,000. C. $119,000. D. $129,000. E. $153,000.
B. $117,000
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was the total capital balance for the partnership at December 31, 2010? A. $600,000 B. $564,000 C. $535,000 D. $523,000 E. $545,000
B. $564,000
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was the amount of interest attributed to Wasser for 2011? A. $17,600 B. $18,800 C. $20,100 D. $17,800 E. $30,100
C. $20,100
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Wasser's total share of net income for 2011? A. $34,420. B. $75,540. C. $65,540. D. $70,040. E. $61,420.
B. $75,540.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was the remainder portion of net income allocated to Nolan for 2011? A. $45,440 B. $58,040 C. $70,040 D. $72,000 E. $82,040
A. $45,440
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Nolan's total share of net income for 2011? A. $34,420. B. $75,540. C. $65,540. D. $70,040. E. $61,420.
D. $70,040
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Cleary's total share of net income for 2011? A. $34,420. B. $75,540. C. $65,540. D. $70,040. E. $61,420.
A. $34,420.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Nolan's capital balance at the end of 2011? A. $139,420. B. $246,000. C. $276,540. D. $279,440. E. $304,040.
E. $304,040.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Wasser's capital balance at the end of 2011? A. $201,000. B. $263,520. C. $264,540. D. $304,040. E. $313,780.
C. $264,540
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was Cleary's capital account balance at the end of 2011? A. $163,420. B. $151,420. C. $139,420. D. $100,000. E. $142,000.
C. $139,420.
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was the total capital balance for the partnership at December 31, 2011? A. $852,000 B. $780,000 C. $708,000 D. $744,000 E. $594,000
C. $708,000
Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
What was the amount of interest attributed to Cleary for 2012? A. $15,142 B. $13,942 C. $12,942 D. $14,142 E. $10,000
B. $13,942
Jell and Dell were partners with capital balances of $600 and $800 and an income sharing ratio of 2:3. They admitted Zell to a 30% interest in the partnership, and the total amount of goodwill credited to the original partners was $700. What amount did Zell contribute to the business? A. $900. B. $560. C. $600. D. $590. E. $630.
A. $900