Chapter 12, Problem P12.36BPGB

Accounting for the liquidation of a partnership
Learning Objective 6
2. Loss on Disposal $55,000
The partnership of Saxton, Parkerson, & Murray has experienced operating losses for three consecutive years. The partners—who have shared profits and losses in the ratio of Saxton, 10%; Parkerson, 65%; and Murray, 25%—are liquidating the business. They ask you to analyze the effects of liquidation. They present the following condensed partnership balance sheet at December 31, 2018:

Requirements
1. Assume the non-cash assets are sold for $170,000. Journalize the liquidation transactions.
2. Assume the non-cash assets are sold for $70,000. Journalize the liquidation transactions.