Reference no: EM132741631
December 31, 2009, the capital balances and profit and loss sharing of the partners ABC Co. are presented below. It is agreed that a new partner, Dada, is to be admitted to the firm.
Capital Balances P & L ratios
Abba P10,000 5/8
Babba 8,000 2/8
Cadda 6,000 1/8
Required:
Problem a: For each of the following situations involving the admission of Dada into the partnership, give the journal entry to record his admission
1. Dada purchases ¼ of Cadda's interest in the firm paying Cadda P5,000.
2. Dada buys ¼ interest in the firm for P7,000 by purchasing ¼ of the interest of each of the three partners. Asset revaluation is made prior to the admission of Dada.
3. Dada invest P115,000 and receives a one-fourth interest in the capital and profits of the business, bonus being allowed on the admission