Question

Isis and Kelsey are forming a partnership. Isis will invest a piece of equipment with a book value of $7,500 and a fair market value of $18,000. Kelsey will invest a building with a book value of $40,000 and a fair market value of $44,000.

Required:
a. What amount will be recorded to Isis's capital account?

Answer 1

$18000 will be recorded to Isis's capital account.

Step-by-step explanation:

Although Isis's book value is $7500, but Isis's contribution will be considered at fair market value which is $18000.

Answer 2

$18,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount that should be recorded to Isis's capital account is the fair market value of the assets acquired by her, regardless of the book value. Since Isis bought a piece of equipment with a fair market value of $18,000, and that is her only known contribution in the partnership, the amount that should be recorded to Isis's capital account is $18,000.