Republic of the Philippines
City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
Olongapo City Sports Complex, East Tapinac, Olongapo City
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Problem 1-4 (A Sole Proprietor and an Individual with no Business Form a Partnership)
On Apr 8, 2021, Tan who has her own retail business and Tiu, decided to form a partnership wherein
they will divide the profits in the ratio of 40:60, respectively. The statement of financial position of Tan
is as follows:
Tan Company
Statement of Financial Position
Apr 8, 2021
Assets
Cash 4,000
Accounts Receivables 160,000
Less: Allow for Bad Debts 16,000 144,000
Inventory 200,000
Equipment 50,000
Less: Acc. Depreciation 10,000 40,000
Total Assets 388,000
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts Payable 36,000
Tan, Capital 352,000
Total Liabilities and Equity 388,000
Conditions agreed upon before the formation of the partnership:
a. The accounts receivable of Tan is estimated to be 70% realizable.
b. The accumulated depreciation of the equipment will be increased by P 10,000.
c. The accounts payable will be assumed by the partnership.
d. The capital of the partnership is based on the adjusted capital balance of Tan. Tiu is to contribute
cash in order to make the partner’s capital balances proportionate to the profit and loss ratio.
Required:
1. Prepare the necessary journal entries in all the books to record the formation of the partnership
if a new set of books will be used.
2. Prepare the statement of financial position of the partnership.
Fundamentals of Accounting Part II – 2nd Semester AY 2020-2021
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