On January 1, 2021, Lamb and Mona LLP Admitted Norris

question 16

Essay

On January 1, 2021, Lamb and Mona LLP admitted Norris to a 20% interest in net assets for an investment of $50,000 cash. Prior to the admission of Norris, Lamb and Mona had net assets of $100,000 and an income-sharing ratio of 25% to Lamb and 75% to Mona. After the admission of Norris, the partnership contract included the following provisions:Salary of $40,000 a year to Norris.Remaining net income in ratio Lamb 20%, Mona 60%, Norris 20%.During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the partnership had income of $90,000 prior to recognition of salary to Norris.Record the journal entry to allocate the salary of Norris.

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