freckles82
Aug 27, 2010, 06:01 AM
On June 1, 2009, Schmidt and Cohen form a partnership. Schmidt invests $12,000 and merchandise inventory valued at $32,000. Cohen invests certain business assets at valuations agreed upon, transfers busniess liabilities, and contributes sufficient cash to bring his total capital to $80,000.
Cohen's Ledger Agreed-Upon Bal.
Accounts Receivable $18,400 $14,900
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 800 1,000
Merchandise Inventory 21,400 28,600
Equipment 36,000} 35,000
Accumulated Depreciation 12,000}
Accounts Payable 6,500 6,500
Notes Payable 4,000 4,000
The partnership agreement includes the following provisions regarding the division of net income: interest of 10% on original investments, salary allowances of $36,000(Schmidt) and $22,000(Cohen), and the remainder equally.
After adjustments and the closing revenue and expense accounts at May 31,2010, the end of the first full year of operations, the income summary account has a credit balance of $84,000, and the drawing accounts have debit balances of $30,000(Schmidt) and $25,000(Cohen).
How do I journalize the entries to close the income summary account and the drawing accounts at May 31,2010?
Cohen's Ledger Agreed-Upon Bal.
Accounts Receivable $18,400 $14,900
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 800 1,000
Merchandise Inventory 21,400 28,600
Equipment 36,000} 35,000
Accumulated Depreciation 12,000}
Accounts Payable 6,500 6,500
Notes Payable 4,000 4,000
The partnership agreement includes the following provisions regarding the division of net income: interest of 10% on original investments, salary allowances of $36,000(Schmidt) and $22,000(Cohen), and the remainder equally.
After adjustments and the closing revenue and expense accounts at May 31,2010, the end of the first full year of operations, the income summary account has a credit balance of $84,000, and the drawing accounts have debit balances of $30,000(Schmidt) and $25,000(Cohen).
How do I journalize the entries to close the income summary account and the drawing accounts at May 31,2010?