Entry of a new partner under the goodwill method.Pearsonand Murphy have partner capital balances, at book value, of $45,000 and $65,000 as of Decem-ber 31. Pearson is allocated 60% of profits or losses, and Murphy is allocated the balance. Thepartners  believe  that  tangible  net  assets  have  a  market  value  in  excess  of  book  value  in  theamount of $30,000 net. The $30,000 is allocated as follows:Book ValueMarket ValueAccounts receivable  . . . . . . . . .$120,000$102,000Inventory

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Entry of a new partner under the goodwill method.Pearsonand Murphy have partner capital balances, at book value, of $45,000 and $65,000 as of Decem-ber 31. Pearson is allocated 60% of profits or losses, and Murphy is allocated the balance. Thepartners  believe  that  tangible  net  assets  have  a  market  value  in  excess  of  book  value  in  theamount of $30,000 net. The $30,000 is allocated as follows:Book ValueMarket ValueAccounts receivable  . . . . . . . . .$120,000$102,000Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200,000258,000Warranty obligations . . . . . . . .20,00030,000They are considering admitting Warner to the partnership in exchange for total considera-tion of $84,000 cash. In exchange for the consideration, Warner will receive a 30% interest incapital and a 35% interest in profits.1.  Prepare the entries associated with the admission of Warner to the partnership under thegoodwill method.2.  If the goodwill suggested by the admission of Warner proved to be worthless, determine byhow much Warner would be harmed.

 

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        Inventory..........................................             

        Accounts Receivable........................                           

        Warranty Obligations.......................                           

        Pearson, Capital..............................                           

        Murphy, Capital..............................                           

           To adjust book values to market values.

 

    Cash.................................................             

    Goodwill............................................             

        Pearson, Capital..............................                           

        Murphy, Capital..............................                           

        Warner, Capital...............................                           

To record admission of Warner and recognition of goodwill.

 

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