Jim, Rob and Emily Are Partners in a Consulting Business

question 9

Multiple Choice

Jim, Rob and Emily are partners in a consulting business. Jim's initial contribution was $30,000, Rob's was $20,000 and Emily's was $10,000. The partnership also borrows $60,000 from Vancouver Credit Union. The partners agree that profits and losses will be shared in proportion to their capital contributions. The business fails. Jim pays the entire $60,000 debt to the Vancouver Credit Union. How much can he collect from Rob?

• A) $60,000
• B) $30,000
• C) $20,000
• D) $10,000
• E) Nothing

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

Represents the excess amount over the fair market value of net assets that is paid by a company to acquire another company.

Capital Assets

Long-term assets acquired for operation and not intended for sale, including property, plant, and equipment.

Goodwill Impairment

An accounting charge that occurs when the market value of goodwill is less than its recorded value on the balance sheet.

Plant and Equipment

Long-term tangible assets used in the operations of a business to produce goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, and vehicles.