Question

The capital account balances for Donald & Hanes LLP on January 1, 2011, were as follows:________.

Donald, capital : $200000
Henes, capital: $100000
Donald and Hanes shared net income and losses in the ratio of 3:2, respectively. The partners agreed to admit May to the partnership with a 35% interest in partnership capital and net income. May invested $100,000 cash, and no goodwill was recognized.
What is the balance of Donald's capital account after the new partnership is created?
A. $84,000.
B. $100,000.
C. $140,000.
D. $176,000.
E. $200,000.

Answer 1

D. $176,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Since there is a new investment made by May. So now the total capital balance is

= $200,000 + $100,000 + $100,000

= $400,000

Given that

May interest is 35% so it would be

= $400,000 × 35%

= $140,000

And, only $100,000 is paid by May

So the extra amount would be termed as a bonus and it should be taken by the existing partners in their profit loss sharing ratio

So, the balance of Donald capital is

= $200,000 - $40,000 × 3 ÷ 5

= $200,000 - $24,000

= $176,000