Asked by Chris Huynh on May 08, 2024

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The partnership of Smith and Jones, who have average capital balances of $17,000 and $23,000, respectively, earned $90,000 net income. Under each of the following independent situations, calculate the distribution of the $90,000.
a) No agreement was established.
b) Share based on their average capital balances.

Capital Balances

The amount of money that owners have invested in a company plus any retained earnings or minus any losses.

Net Income

Net Income is the profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

  • Calculate the distribution of net income under different partnership agreements.
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Tuan Lam Luong VuMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
a) Smith, $45,000; Jones, $45,000
b) Smith, $38,250; Jones, $51,750