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8 October, 21:57

Jesse and Tim form a partnership by combining the assets of their separate businesses. Jesse contributes accounts receivable with a face amount of $48,000 and equipment with a cost of $177,000 and accumulated depreciation of $104,000. The partners agree that the equipment is to be valued at $68,500, that $3,600 of the accounts receivable are completely worthless and are not to be accepted by the partnership, and that $2,500 is a reasonable allowance for the uncollectibility of the remaining accounts receivable. Tim contributes cash of $22,000 and merchandise inventory of $44,500. The partners agree that the merchandise inventory is to be valued at $48,000.

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Journalize the entries to record in the partnership accounts (a) Jesse's investment and (b) Tim's investment. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

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  1. 8 October, 22:27
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    Explanation:

    Journal Entries to be recorded in the books of Partnership accounts

    a) Jesse's Investment

    Account Name Debit ($) Credit ($)

    Accounts Receivable (48,000-3600) 44300

    Equipment (Agreed Price) 68,500

    Allowance for Doubtful Debts 2500

    Jesse, Capital A/c (Balancing Figure) 110300

    b. Tim's Investment

    Account Name Debit ($) Credit ($)

    Cash 22000

    Inventory (At Agreed price) 48000

    Tim Capital 70,000
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