Patsy Garrison Owns and Operates a Bakery Called Patsy's Pastries

question 45

Essay

Patsy Garrison owns and operates a bakery called Patsy's Pastries. Her postclosing trial balance on December 31, 2019, is provided below. Garrison plans to enter into a partnership with Erika Noreen, effective January 1, 2020. Profits and losses will be shared equally. Garrison will transfer all assets and liabilities of her store to the partnership, after revaluation. Noreen will invest cash equal to Garrison's investment after revaluation. The agreed values are: Accounts Receivable (net), $15,000; Merchandise Inventory, $54,000; and Store Equipment, $16,000. The partnership will operate under the name Baker's Delight. Record each partner's investment on page 1 of a general journal. Omit descriptions.
Prepare a balance sheet for Baker's Delight just after the investments.

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