EX 12-17 Withdrawal of partner

David Winner is to retire from the partnership of Winner and Associates as of March 31, the end of the current fiscal year. After closing the accounts, the capital balances of the partners are as follows: David Winner, $210,000; Alexis Richards, $125,000; and Marcus Williams, $140,000. They have shared net income and net losses in the ratio of 3:2:2. The partners agree that the merchandise inventory should be increased by $32,000, and the allowance for doubtful accounts should be increased by $4,000. Winner agrees to accept a note for $150,000 in partial settlement of his ownership equity. The remainder of his claim is to be paid in cash. Richards and Williams are to share equally in the net income or net loss of the new partnership.
Journalize the entries to record (a) the adjustment of the assets to bring them into agreement with current market prices and (b) the withdrawal of Winner from the partnership.

Answer:

a. Merchandise Inventory................................................  32,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts .........................    4,000 David Winner, Capital.............................................    12,0001 Alexis Richards, Capital.........................................    8,0002 Marcus Williams, Capital........................................    8,0002   1($32,000 – $4,000) × 3/7  2($32,000 – $4,000) × 2/7   b. David Winner, Capital ..................................................  222,0001 Cash.........................................................................   72,000 Notes Payable.........................................................   150,000   1$210,000 + $12,000 

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