EX 12-26 Partnership entries and statement of partners’ equity
The capital accounts of Gary Menendez and Melissa Breeden have balances of $75,000 and $55,000, respectively, on January 1, 2012, the beginning of the current fiscal year. On April 10, Menendez invested an additional $12,000. During the year, Menendez and Breeden withdrew $44,000 and $35,000, respectively, and net income for the year was $92,000. The articles of partnership make no reference to the division of net income.
a. Journalize the entries to close (1) the income summary account and (2) the drawing accounts.
b. Prepare a statement of partners’ equity for the current year for the partnership of Menendez and Breeden.
Answer:

a. (1) Income Summary.................................................... 92,000 Gary Menendez, Capital.................................... 46,000 Melissa Breeden, Capital.................................. 46,000
(2) Gary Menendez, Capital ......................................... 44,000 Melissa Breeden, Capital........................................ 35,000 Gary Menendez, Drawing.................................. 44,000 Melissa Breeden, Drawing................................ 35,000
b.
MENENDEZ AND BREEDEN Statement of Partners’ Equity For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Gary Melissa Menendez Breeden Total Capital, January 1, 2012................................. $ 75,000 $ 55,000 $130,000 Additional investment during the year......... 12,000 — 12,000 $ 87,000 $ 55,000 $142,000 Net income for the year ................................. 46,000 46,000 92,000 $133,000 $101,000 $234,000 Withdrawals during the year......................... 44,000 35,000 79,000 Capital, December 31, 2012........................... $ 89,000 $ 66,000 $155,000
a. Journalize the entries to close (1) the income summary account and (2) the drawing accounts.
b. Prepare a statement of partners’ equity for the current year for the partnership of Menendez and Breeden.
Answer:

a. (1) Income Summary.................................................... 92,000 Gary Menendez, Capital.................................... 46,000 Melissa Breeden, Capital.................................. 46,000
(2) Gary Menendez, Capital ......................................... 44,000 Melissa Breeden, Capital........................................ 35,000 Gary Menendez, Drawing.................................. 44,000 Melissa Breeden, Drawing................................ 35,000
b.
MENENDEZ AND BREEDEN Statement of Partners’ Equity For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Gary Melissa Menendez Breeden Total Capital, January 1, 2012................................. $ 75,000 $ 55,000 $130,000 Additional investment during the year......... 12,000 — 12,000 $ 87,000 $ 55,000 $142,000 Net income for the year ................................. 46,000 46,000 92,000 $133,000 $101,000 $234,000 Withdrawals during the year......................... 44,000 35,000 79,000 Capital, December 31, 2012........................... $ 89,000 $ 66,000 $155,000