The HMS Partnership, a Cash Method of Accounting Entity, Has

question 49

Essay

The HMS Partnership, a cash method of accounting entity, has the following balance sheet at December 31 of last year:
Sam, who has a one-third interest in profits, losses, and liabilities, sells his partnership interest to Beverly, for $77,000 cash on January 1 of this year. Sam's basis in his partnership interest (which, of course, includes a share of partnership liabilities) at the time of the sale was $17,000. In addition, Beverly assumes Sam's share of the partnership liabilities. What is the amount and character of the gain that Sam will recognize from this sale?

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

Refers to the streams of incoming and outgoing cash transactions resulting from a company's operational, investing, and financing activities.

Future Value

The value of an investment at a specific future date, considering compound interest or returns.

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money or the compensation for the service and risk of lending money, expressed as a percentage of the principal loan amount.

Cash Flows

The movement of funds into and out of a business, project, or financial product, reflecting operational, investment, and financing activities.