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Hardin, Sutton, and Williams Have Operated a Local Business as a Partnership

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Hardin, Sutton, and Williams have operated a local business as a partnership for several years. All profits and losses have been allocated in a 3:2:1 ratio, respectively. Recently, Williams has undergone personal financial problems, and is insolvent. To satisfy Williams' creditors, the partnership has decided to liquidate.
The following balance sheet has been produced: Hardin, Sutton, and Williams have operated a local business as a partnership for several years. All profits and losses have been allocated in a 3:2:1 ratio, respectively. Recently, Williams has undergone personal financial problems, and is insolvent. To satisfy Williams' creditors, the partnership has decided to liquidate. The following balance sheet has been produced:   During the liquidation process, the following transactions take place: - Noncash assets are sold for $116,000. - Liquidation expenses of $12,000 are paid. No further expenses are expected. - Safe capital distributions are made to the partners. - Payment is made of all business liabilities. - Any deficit capital balances are deemed to be uncollectible. Prepare journal entries to record the actual liquidation transactions. During the liquidation process, the following transactions take place:
- Noncash assets are sold for $116,000.
- Liquidation expenses of $12,000 are paid. No further expenses are expected.
- Safe capital distributions are made to the partners.
- Payment is made of all business liabilities.
- Any deficit capital balances are deemed to be uncollectible.
Prepare journal entries to record the actual liquidation transactions.


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