Callie Is Admitted to the Adams & Beal Partnership Under

question 19

Multiple Choice

Callie is admitted to the Adams & Beal Partnership under the goodwill method. Callie contributes cash of $20,000 and non-cash assets with a market value of $30,000 and book value of $15,000 in exchange for a 20% ownership interest in the new partnership. Prior to the admission of Callie, the capital of the existing partnership was $130,000 and an appraisal showed the partnership net assets were fairly stated. What will be Callie's initial capital balance?

• A)$36,000
• B)$50,000
• C)$35,000
• D)$45,000

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