Partnership Accounting Exam
Partnership Accounting Exam
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1. AAA and BBB are partners with capital of P60,000 and P20,000, respectively. Profits and losses
are divided in the ratio of 60:40. AAA and BBB decided to form a new partnership with CCC,
who invested land valued at P15,000 for a 20% capital interest in the new partnership. CCC’s
cost of the land was P12,000 the partnership elected to use the bonus method to record the
admission of CCC into the relationship. CCC’s capital account should be credited for
a. P12,000 c. P16,000
b. P15,000 d. P19,000
60+20+15= 95 x 20%=19k
2. AAA and BBB formed partnership in 2009. The partnership agreement provides for annual
salary allowances of P55,000 for AAA and P45,000 for BBB. The partners share profits equally
and losses in a 60:40 ratio. The partnership had earnings of P80,000 for 2009 before any
allowance to partners. What amount of these earnings should be credited to each partner’s
capital account?
AAA BBB AAA BBB
a. P40,000 P40,000 c. P 44,000 P 36,000
b. 43,000 37,000 d. 45,000 35,000
3. The partnership agreement of AAA and BBB provides that interest at 10% per year is to be
credited to each partner on the basis of weighted-average capital balances. A summary of BBB’s
capital account for the year ended December 31, 2009, is as follows:
Balance, January 1 P 140,000
Additional investment, July 1 40,000
Withdrawal, August 1 15,000
What amount of interest should be credited to BBB’s capital account for 2009?
a. P15,250 c. P16,500
b. P15,375 d. P17,250
4. AAA and BBB are partners who share profits and losses on the ratio of 6:4, respectively. On
May 1, 2009, their respective capital accounts were as follows:
AAA P 60,000
BBB 50,000
On the date, CCC was admitted as a partner with one-third interest in capital and profits for an
investment of P40,000. The new partnership began with total capital of P150,000. Immediately
after CCC’s admission, AAA’s capital should be
a. P50,000 c. P56,667
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b. P54,000 d. P60,000
5. AA and BB formed a partnership in 20x1 and made the following investments and capital
withdrawals during the year:
AA BB
Investments Draws Investments Draws
March 1………………P30, 000 P 20, 000
June 1………………………… P10, 000 P10,000
August 1………………20, 000 2,000
December 1……………………. 5, 000
The partnership’s profit and loss agreement provides for salary of which P30,000 was paid to each
partner for 20x1. AA is to receive a bonus of 10% on net income after salaries and bonus. The
partners are also to receive interest of 8% on average annual capital balances affected by both
investments and drawings. Any remaining profits are to be allocated equally among the partners.
Assuming the net income of P60, 000 before salaries and bonus, determine how the income would be
allocated among the partners.
a. AA, P31, 138; BB, P28, 862 c. AA, P30, 633; BB, P29, 376
b. AA, P33, 537; BB, P26, 463 d. AA, P30, 684; BB, P29, 316
The assets and liabilities are fairly valued on the balance sheet. AAA and BBB decide to admit CCC
as a new partner with 20% interest.
7. Instead of admitting a new partner, AAA and BBB decide to liquidate the partnership. If other
assets are sold for P500,000, what amount of the available cash should be distributed to AAA?
a. P255,000 c. P327,000
b. P273,000 d. P348,000
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A B 45000
348,000 202,000 550,000 500,000
(75,000) (50,000) (125,000) (120,000)
273,000 152,000 425,000 425,000 Cash
8. The following condensed balance sheet is presented for the partnership of BBB and AAA, who
share profits and losses on the ratio of 60:40, respectively:
Other assets P 450,000
BBB loan 20,000
P 470,000
A B 385,000
155,000 175,000 175,000
(26,000) (39,000) (65,000) (120,000)
129,000 136,000 265,000 265,000 Cash
9. On December 31, 1998, the partners of MNP Partnership decided to liquidate their business.
Immediately before liquidation, the following condensed balance sheet was prepared:
The noncash assets were sold for P400,000. Assuming Perez is the only solvent partner, what
amount of additional cash will be invested by Perez? (rounded to the nearest peso)
a. P 37,143
b. 25,000
c. 5,250
d. 0
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10. The partners of the M & N Partnership started liquidating their business on July 1, 2004, at
which time the partners were sharing profits and losses 40% to M and 60% to N. The balance
sheet of the partnership appeared as follows:
M & N Partnership
Balance Sheet – July 1, 2004
During the month of July, the partners collected P600 of the receivables with no loss. The partners
also sold during the month the entire inventory on which they realized a total of P32,400.
How much of the cash was paid to M’s capital on July 31, 2004?
a. P -0- c. P5, 400
b. 25, 600 d. 320
11. After all noncash assets have been converted into cash in the liquidation of the AA and JJ
partnership, the ledger contains the following account balances:
Debit Credit
A J
1,000 8,000
1,000 8,000
12. After incurring losses resulting from very unprofitable operation, the Alphabets Partnership
decided to liquidate when the partners’ capital balances were:
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The non-cash assets were sold in installment. Available cash were distributed to partners in every
sale of non-cash assets. After the second sale of non-cash assets, the partners received the same
amount of cash in the distribution. And from the third sale of non-cash assets, cash available for
distribution amounts to P 28,000, and non-cash assets has a book value of P 12,500. Using cash
priority program, what amount did C received in the third installment of cash?
a. P 11,600
b. 8,000
c. 5,600
d. 0
13. The partnership of AA, BB, and CC was dissolved on June 30, 20x1 and account balances after
non-cash assets were converted into cash on September 1, 2004 are:
Personal Personal
Assets Liabilities
AA………………………………………………………….. P80, 000 P90, 000
BB………………………………………………………… 100, 000 61, 000
CC………………………………………………………… 192, 000 80, 000
If CC contributes P70, 000 to the partnership to provide cash to pay the creditors, what amount of
AA’s P90, 000 partnership equity would appear to be recoverable?
A B C
30% 40% 40%
90,000 (60,000) (100,000)
70,000 (70,000)
90,000 (60,000) (30,000)
39,000
90,000 (21,000) (30,000)
(9,000) (12,000)
81,000 (42,000)
14. Partners Able, Baker, and Chapman, who share profit and loss equally, have the following
personal assets, personal liabilities, and partnership capital balances:
After applying the doctrine of marshaling of assets, the capital balances of Able, Baker, and
Chapman, respectively, would be
a. P 50,000 P(2,000) P 58,000
b. 48,000 0 58,000
c. 49,000 0 57,000
d. 34,000 0 54,000
A B C
Interest 50,000 (32,000) 70,000 88,000
Personal 30,000 (12,000) 15. A, B and C are
50,000 (2,000) 58,000 108,000 partners in a
(925.93) 2,000 (1,074.07) (2,000) textile
49,074 - 56,926 distribution
business, sharing
profits and losses
equally. On December 31, 2004, the partnership capital and the partners’ drawing were as
follows:
A B C Total
Capital P100,000 P80,000P300,000 P480,000
Drawing 60,000 40,000 20,000 120,000
The partnership was unable to collect on its trade receivables, and it was forced to liquidate. The
operating profits for 2005 amounted to P72,000, and was all exhausted including the partnership
assets. Unsettled creditors’ claim at December 31, 2005 amounted to P84,000. B and C have
substantial private resources, but A has no available free assets.
b. P 108,000
c. P 84,000
d. P 78,000
16. A, B and C are partners with capital balance of P 350,000, P 250,000 and P 350,000 and sharing
profits 30%, 20% and 50% respectively. Partners agree to dissolve the business and upon
liquidation, all of the partnership assets are sold and sufficient cash is realized to pay all the
claims except for P50,000. C is personally insolvent, but the other two partners are able to meet
any indebtedness to the firm. On the remaining claim against the partnership, A is to absorb.
a. P 40,000
b. P 15,000
c. P 30,000
d. P 25,000
17. A, B, and C are partners in ABC Partnership and share profits and losses, 5:3:2, respectively. The
partners have agreed to liquidate the partnership. Prior to liquidation, the partnership balance
sheet shows the following book values.
Cash P 25,200
Non-cash 297,600
Notes, payable to C 38,400
Other liabilities 184,800
A, capital 72,000
B, capital (12,000)
C, capital 39,600
Liquidation expenses of P 16,800 are paid. Non-cash assets with a book value of P 240,000 are sold
for P 216,000.
18. Partners Bee, Cee, Dee and Gee who share profits 5:3:1:1, respectively, decide to liquidate their
partnership. Capital balances before liquidation are:
Bee P 60,000
Cee 40,000
Dee 30,000
Gee 10,000
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19. A and B decided to liquidate their partnership business on June 1, 2005, under lump-sum
liquidation. The partners had been sharing profits and losses on a 60:40 ratio. The balance sheet
prepared on the day of liquidation began was as follows:
During June, one-third of the receivables was collected; P45,000 of inventory was sold at an average
of 70% of book value; other assets were sold for P36,000.
A B
a. P32,100 P36,400
b. P 8,100 P27,400
c. P40,200 P41,800
d. P59,100 P54,400
Cash 18 + 92.5 = 110.5 – 42 = 68.5 cash available to partners less capital balance 225K = (156.5)
A B
60% 40%
126,000 99,000 225,000
(93,900) (62,600) (156,500)
32,100 36,400 68,500
20. A, B, and C, who divide profits and losses 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively, have the following
December 31, 20x1 account balances:
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On this data, the partnership’s assets are P211,200 (including cash of P64, 200).The partnership is
liquidated and C receives P33,000 in final settlement. How much is the total loss on realization?
a.P10,800 c. P54,000
b. 31,200 d. 64,200
C
20%
43,800
(10,800) (54,000)
33,000
21. A and B share partnership profits and losses in a 7:3 ratio. Their post-closing trial balance on
January 31 show before liquidation:
C offered to buy for P760,000 the partnership assets including liabilities but excluding cash and after
certain assets are to be restated at their fair values as follows:
How much will A and B receive as final settlement of their partnership interest?
A B
70% 30%
350,000 275,000
115,500 49,500 165,000
465,500 324,500 790,000
22. AAA and BBB partnership’s balance sheet at December 31, 2009, reported the following:
Total Assets P 100,000
Total liabilities 20,000
AAA, capital 40,000
BBB, capital 40,000
On January 2, 2010, AAA and BBB dissolved their partnership and transferred all assets and
liabilities to a newly formed corporation. At the date of incorporation, the fair value of the net
assets was P12,000 more than the carrying amount in the partnership’s books, which was
assigned to tangible assets. AAA and BBB were each issued 5,000 shares of the corporation’s P1
par value common stock. Immediately following incorporation, additional paid-in capital in
excess of par should be credited for
a. P68,000 c. P77,000
b. P70,000 d. P82,000
23. When property other than cash is invested in a partnership, at what amount should the noncash
property be credited to the contributing partner’s capital account?
a. Fair value at the date of contribution.
b. Contributing partner’s original cost.
c. Assessed valuation for property tax purposes.
d. Contributing partner’s tax basis.
24. A and B formed a partnership. A contributed cash of ₱500,000 while B contributed land with
carrying amount of ₱400,000 and fair value of ₱800,000. The land has an unpaid mortgage of
₱200,000 which is assumed by the partnership. How much is the correct valuation of B’s capital
immediately after the partnership formation?
a. 400,000
b. 500,000
c. 600,000
d. 800,000
25. Mr. A and Ms. B formed a partnership and agreed to divide the initial capital equally even
though Mr. A contributed ₱100,000 and Ms. B contributed ₱84,000 in identifiable assets. The
partners agree that the difference in the amount of contribution and the amount of credit to the
partner’s capital shall be treated as compensation for the expertise that the partner will be
bringing to the partnership. How much is the correct valuation of A’s capital immediately after
the partnership formation?
a. 84,000
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b. 92,000
c. 100,000
d. 108,000
A B
Cash 500,000 -
Accounts receivable 100,000 -
Building 700,000
Total 600,000 700,000
A, capital 600,000
B, capital 700,000
Total 600,000 700,000
Additional information:
The accounts receivable includes a ₱20,000 account that is deemed uncollectible.
The building is under-depreciated by ₱50,000.
The building has an unpaid mortgage ₱100,000, but this is not assumed by the partnership.
Partner B promised to pay for the mortgage himself.
How much is the correct valuation of A’s capital immediately after the partnership formation?
a. 460,000
b. 580,000
c. 650,000
d. 720,000
Solution:
Partnershi
A B p
Cash 500,000 - 500,000
Accounts receivable
(100K – 20K) 80,000 - 80,000
Building (700K – 650,000
50K) 650,000
Total 580,000 650,000 1,230,000
27. Mr. A and Ms. B formed a partnership and agreed to divide the initial capital equally even
though Mr. A contributed ₱100,000 and Ms. B contributed ₱84,000 in identifiable assets. The
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partners agree that the difference in the amount of contribution and the amount of credit to the
partner’s capital shall be treated as cash settlement between the partners. The compound entry
to record the partners’ contributions includes a credit to B’s capital account in the amount of
a. 84,000
b. 92,000
c. 100,000
d. 108,000
Solution:
Cash 184,000
A, Capital (184,000 ÷ 2) 92,000
B, Capital (184,000 ÷ 2) 92,000
The cash settlement among the partners is not recorded in the partnership’s books because this is not
a transaction of the partnership but rather a transaction among the partners themselves.
28. If the partnership agreement does not specify how income is to be allocated, profits and loss
should be allocated
a. Equally.
b. In proportion to the weighted average of capital invested during the period.
c. Equitably so that partners are compensated for the time and effort expended on behalf of the
partnership.
d. In accordance with their capital contributions.
29. A and B share in partnership profits and losses on a 40:60 ratio. During the year, A’s capital
account has a net increase of ₱50,000. Partner A made contributions of ₱10,000 and capital
withdrawals of ₱60,000 during the year. How much was the share of B in the partnership profit
for the year?
a. 100,000
b. 150,000
c. 200,000
d. 180,000
Solution:
Step 1:
A, Capital
- beg.
Withdrawal
s 60,000 10,000 Additional investment
? Share in profit
end. 50,000
Step 2:
A, Capital
- beg.
Withdrawals 60,000 10,000 Additional investment
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The average capital investments of partners during the year are as follows:
A ₱100,000
B 60,000
C 120,000
31. The partnership agreement of A and B provides that interest at 10% per year is to be credited to
each partner on the basis of weighted-average capital balances. A summary of B’s capital
account for the year ended December 31, 20x1 is as follows:
Solution:
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32. Red and White formed a partnership in 2003. The partnership agreement provides for annual
salary allowances of ₱55,000 for Red and ₱45,000 for White. The partners share profits equally
and losses in a 60/40 ratio. The partnership had earnings of ₱80,000 for 2003 before any
allowance to partners. What amount of these earnings should be credited to each partner’s
capital account?
Red White
a. 40,000 40,000
b. 43,000 37,000
c. 44,000 36,000
d. 45,000 35,000
33. Fox, Greg, and Howe are partners with average capital balances during 2002 of ₱120,000,
₱60,000, and ₱40,000, respectively. Partners receive 10% interest on their average capital
balances. After deducting salaries of ₱30,000 to Fox and ₱20,000 to Howe, the residual profit or
loss is divided equally. In 2003 the partnership sustained a ₱33,000 loss before interest and
salaries to partners. By what amount should Fox’s capital account change?
a. 7,000 increase.
b. 11,000 decrease.
c. 35,000 decrease.
d. 42,000 increase.
Solution:
Fox Greg Howe Total
Amount being allocated (33,000)
Allocation:
1. Salaries 30,000 - 20,000 50,000
2. Interest on capital 12,000 6,000 4,000 22,000
3. Allocation of balance
(-33K – 50K - 22K) = -105K / 3 (35,000) (35,000) (35,000) (105,000)
As allocated 7,000 (29,000) (11,000) (33,000)
34. The partnership agreement of Axel, Berg & Cobb provides for the year-end allocation of net
income in the following order:
First, Axel is to receive 10% of net income up to ₱100,000 and 20% over ₱100,000.
Second, Berg and Cobb each are to receive 5% of the remaining income over ₱150,000.
The balance of income is to be allocated equally among the three partners.
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The partnership’s 2003 net income was ₱250,000 before any allocations to partners. What amount
should be allocated to Axel?
a. 101,000
b. 103,000
c. 108,000
d. 110,000
Solution:
Axel Berg Cobb Total
Amount being allocated 250,000
Allocation:
1. Bonus to A
First 100K (100K x 10%) 10,000 10,000
Over 100K [(250K - 100K) x 20%] 30,000 30,000
2. Bonus to Berg and Cobb
(250K - 10K - 30K - 150K) x 5% 3,000 3,000 6,000
3. Allocation of bal. (204K / 3) 68,000 68,000 68,000 204,000
As allocated 108,000 71,000 71,000 250,000
35. The partnership agreement of Reid and Simm provides that interest at 10% per year is to be
credited to each partner on the basis of weighted-average capital balances. A summary of
Simm’s capital account for the year ended December 31, 2003, is as follows:
What amount of interest should be credited to Simm’s capital account for 2003?
a. 15,250
b. 15,375
c. 16,500
d. 17,250
36. Blau and Rubi are partners who share profits and losses in the ratio of 6:4, respectively. On May
1, 2003, their respective capital accounts were as follows:
Blau 60,000
Rubi 50,000
On that date, Lind was admitted as a partner with a one-third interest in capital and profits for an
investment of ₱40,000. The new partnership began with total capital of ₱150,000. Immediately after
Lind’s admission, Blau’s capital should be
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a. 50,000
b. 54,000
c. 56,667
d. 60,000
Solution:
Total capital after admission 150,000
Multiply by: Interest of Lind 1/3
Capital credit to Lind 50,000
Contribution of Lind (40,000)
Bonus to Lind 10,000
Multiply by: Old P/L ratio of Blau 60%
Deduction to Blau's capital 6,000
37. Kern and Pate are partners with capital balances of ₱60,000 and ₱20,000, respectively. Profits and
losses are divided in the ratio of 60:40. Kern and Pate decided to form a new partnership with
Grant, who invested land valued at ₱15,000 for a 20% capital interest in the new partnership.
Grant’s cost of the land was ₱12,000. The partnership elected to use the bonus method to record
the admission of Grant into the partnership. Grant’s capital account should be credited for
a. 12,000
b. 15,000
c. 16,000
d. 19,000
Solution: (60K + 20K + 15K) = 95K total capital after admission x 20% = 19,000
320,00
Assets, net of liabilities
0
38. Eddy decided to retire from the partnership and by mutual agreement is to be paid ₱180,000 out
of partnership funds for his interest. No goodwill is to be recorded. After Eddy’s retirement,
what are the capital balances of the other partners?
Fox Grimm
a. 84,000 56,000
b. 102,000 68,000
c. 108,000 72,000
d. 120,000 80,000
Solution:
Payment to Eddy 180,000
Capital balance of Eddy 160,000
Excess payment to Eddy 20,000
Fox Grimm
Capital balances before retirement 96,000 64,000
Share in excess payment to Eddy (12,000) (8,000)
Capital balances after retirement 84,000 56,000
39. Assume instead that Eddy remains in the partnership and that Hamm is admitted as a new
partner with a 25% interest in the capital of the new partnership for a cash payment of ₱140,000.
The bonus method shall be used to record the admission of Hamm. Immediately after
admission of Hamm, Eddy’s capital account balance should be
a. 280,000
b. 172,500
c. 160,000
d. 140,000
Solution:
Eddy, capital 160,000
Fox, capital 96,000
Grimm, capital 64,000
Investment of Hamm 140,000
Total partnership capital after admission 460,000
Multiply by: Interest of Hamm 25%
Capital credit to Hamm 115,000
Investment of Hamm 140,000
Bonus to old partners (25,000)
The following condensed balance sheet is presented for the partnership of Alfa and Beda, who share
profits and losses in the ratio of 60:40, respectively:
Cash 45,000
Other assets 625,000
Beda, loan 30,000
700,000
40. The assets and liabilities are fairly valued on the balance sheet. Alfa and Beda decide to admit
Capp as a new partner with 20% interest. No goodwill or bonus is to be recorded. What amount
should Capp contribute in cash or other assets?
a. 110,000
b. 116,000
c. 140,000
d. 145,000
D (348K + 232K) = 580K ÷ 80% = 725K capital after admission x 20% = 145,000
41. Instead of admitting a new partner, Alfa and Beda decide to liquidate the partnership. If the
other assets are sold for ₱500,000, what amount of the available cash should be distributed to
Alfa?
a. 255,000
b. 273,000
c. 327,000
d. 348,000
Solution:
The total loss on the sale is computed as follows:
Sale of other assets 500,000
Carrying amount of other assets (625,000)
Total loss on sale (125,000)
42. The statement of financial position of the partnership of A, B and C shows the following
information:
Cash 22,400
Other assets 212,000
Total assets 234,400
Liabilities 38,400
A, capital (50%) 76,000
B, capital (25%) 64,000
C, capital (25%) 56,000
Total liabilities and
equity 234,400
The partners realized ₱56,000 from the first installment sale of non-cash assets with total carrying
amount of ₱120,000. How much did B receive from the partial liquidation?
a. 25,000
b. 24,000
c. 16,000
d. 0
Solution:
A (50%) B (25%) C (25%) Totals
Cap. bal. before liquidation 76,000 64,000 56,000 196,000
Allocation of loss (78,000) (39,000) (39,000) (156,000)
Total (2,000) 25,000 17,000 40,000
Allocation of deficiency 2,000 (1,000) (1,000) -
Total - 24,000 16,000
43. The statement of financial position of the partnership of A, B and C shows the following
information:
Cash 40,000
Other assets 720,000
Total assets 760,000
Liabilities 300,000
B, loan 64,000
C, loan 20,000
A, capital (50%) 250,000
B, capital (30%) 86,000
C, capital (20%) 40,000
Total liabilities and
equity 760,000
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The non-cash assets are sold for ₱320,000. Partner C is the only solvent partner. In the settlement of
the partners’ claims, how much additional contribution is required of Partner C?
a. 50,000
b. 30,000
c. 20,000
d. None
Solution:
Net proceeds 320,000
Carrying amount of all other
assets (720,000)
(400,000
Loss )
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear
or be dismayed.”– (Deuteronomy 31:8)
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