Question & Answer: The Henry, Isaac, and Jacobs partnership was about to enter liquidation with the following account balances:…..

The Henry, Isaac, and Jacobs partnership was about to enter liquidation with the following account balances:
cash        90000                      liabilities 60000

Noncash assets 300000 Henry capital 80000

Isaac capital 110000

Jacobs capital 140000

Total 390000                       Total 390000

Estimated expenses of liquidation were $5,000. Henry, Isaac, and Jacobs shared profits and losses in a ratio of 2:4:4.

Before iquidating any assets, the partners determined the amount of cash available for safe payments. How should the amount of safe cash payments be distributed? Show your work

Expert Answer

 

Henry Isaac jacobs
Beg. Balance 80000 110000 140000
Loss on non cash assets -60000 -120000 -120000
Provisional balance 20000 -10000 20000
Loss of Isaac and liquidation expenses -5000 10000 -10000
Balance to be paid 15000 0 10000
$15,000 to Henry and $10,000 to Jacobs is to be distributed
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