Gibbs and Reed Partnership owns merchandise that was purchased for $109,00o. The merchandise has a current replacement cost of $90,500, and is priced to sell for $127,000. Gibbs and Reed are admitting a new partner, Jay. At what amount should the merchandise be recorded in the accounts of the new partnership if Jay is to be admitted to the partnership?
Gibbs and Reed Partnership owns merchandise that was purchased for $109,00o. The merchandise has a current replacement cost of $90,500, and is priced to sell for $127,000. Gibbs and Reed are admitting a new partner, Jay. At what amount should the merchandise be recorded in the accounts of the new partnership if Jay is to be admitted to the partnership?
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Transcribed Image Text:Gibbs and Reed Partnership owns merchandise that was purchased for $109,000. The merchandise has a current replacement cost of $90,500 and is priced to sell for $127,000. Gibbs and Reed are admitting a new partner, Jay. At what amount should the merchandise be recorded in the accounts of the new partnership if Jay is to be admitted to the partnership?
a. $127,100
b. $109,000
c. $90,500
d. $127,000
e. None of the above.
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A new partner or associate has been admitted to a partnership firm. As a result of this inclusion, the newly added partner receives a portion of goodwill or premium, and so retains profit-sharing rights.
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