The ABCD Partnership Has the Following Balance Sheet at January

question 67

Essay

The ABCD Partnership has the following balance sheet at January 1, 2010, prior to the admission of new partner, Eden. Eden acquired a 20% interest in the partnership by contributing a total of $71,500 directly to the other four partners. Goodwill is to be recorded. Profits and losses have previously been split according to the following percentages: Adams, 15%; Barnes, 35%; Cordas, 30%; and Davis, 20%. After Eden made his investment, what were the individual capital balances?

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