Reference no: EM131568373

Problem -

Debra and Merina sell electronic equipment and supplies through their partnership. They wish to expand their computer lines and decide to admit Wayne to the partnership. Debra's capital is $190,000, Merina's capital is $152,000, and they share income in a ratio of 3:2, respectively.

Required: Record Wayne's admission for each of the following independent situations:

a. Wayne directly purchases half of Merina's investment in the partnership for $99,000.

b. Wayne invests the amount needed to give him a one-third interest in the partnership's capital if no goodwill or bonus is recorded.

c. Wayne invests $110,000 for a 25 percent interest. Goodwill is to be recorded.

d. Debra and Merina agree that some of the inventory is obsolete. The inventory account is decreased before Wayne is admitted. Wayne invests $100,000 for a 25 percent interest.

e. Wayne directly purchases a 25 percent interest by paying Debra $96,000 and Merina $56,000. The land account is increased before Wayne is admitted.

f. Wayne invests $72,000 for a 20 percent interest in the total capital of $414,000.

g. Wayne invests $105,000 for a 20 percent interest. Goodwill is to be recorded.