The Abrams, Bartle, and Creighton Partnership Began the Process of Liquidation

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Abrams, Bartle, and Creighton partnership began the process of liquidation with the following balance sheet:

Abrams, Bartle, and Creighton share profits and losses in a ratio of 3:2:5. Liquidation expenses are expected to be $12,000.
If the noncash assets were sold for $234,000, what amount of the loss would have been allocated to Bartle?

• A) $43,200.
• B) $46,800.
• C) $40,000.
• D) $42,400.
• E) $43,100.

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Definitions:

Revenue Recognition Criteria

The set of guidelines that determines the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized in the accounting period.

Fixed-Price Contract

A contract where the service or product delivery price is agreed upon before the work begins, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

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International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting rules followed by companies internationally to maintain consistency in financial reporting.

Completed Contract Method

An accounting method that recognizes revenue and expenses of a long-term project only when the project is completed, often used in construction accounting.