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Chapter 13. Liquidation of the Partnership. LIQUIDATION OF A PARTNERSHIP. The liquidation of a partnership terminates the business. To liquidate a partnership, follow these steps: 1. Sell noncash assets for cash and recognize any gain or loss on realization.
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Chapter 13 Liquidation of the Partnership
LIQUIDATION OF A PARTNERSHIP • The liquidation of a partnership terminates the business. • To liquidate a partnership, follow these steps: 1. Sell noncash assets for cash and recognize any gain or loss on realization. 2. Allocate any gain or loss on realization to the partners based on their income ratios. 3. Pay partnership liabilities in cash. 4. Distribute remaining cash to partners based on their capital balances.
LIQUIDATION OF PARTNERSHIP • No capital deficiency • Capital deficiency • Partner with deficiency pays partnership • Partners with credit capital balances absorb deficiency in income sharing proportion
Capital Deficiency Example Cash: $5,000 A/R: $15,000 Inventory: $18,000 Equipment: $35,000 A/C Equipment: $8,000 Notes Payable: $15,000 A/P: $16,000 R. Aube, Capital: $15,000 P.Chordia, Capital : $17,800 W. Elliot, Capital: $1,200 • The assets of Aube, Chordia and Elliot will be sold for $42,000