Steve and Heather Decided to Form a Partnership on April

question 12

Essay

Steve and Heather decided to form a partnership on April 1. Steve invested $60,000 and Heather invested $40,000. Net income for the fiscal year ended March 31 was $110,000. Each partner is to receive 10% on their original investment. Steve and Heather are to receive a salary allowance of $35,000 and $45,000, respectively. The remainder is to be divided as follows: 70% to Steve and 30% to Heather. Determine the amount of net income that Steve and Heather would have received.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenues, indicating the net earnings attributable to shareholders.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use.

Financing Activities

Transactions that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital or borrowings of a company, reflected in its statement of cash flows.

Operating Activities

Daily activities of a business related to producing and delivering its products and services, which generate the majority of a company's cash flow.