Chapter 1 - Partnership Formation PDF
Chapter 1 - Partnership Formation PDF
Partnership - Part
1
Overview on the topic Our discussion on the accounting for
partnerships is subdivided into the following chapters: Chapter
Title
Sub-topics
Partnership - Part 1
Partnership formation
Partnership - Part 2
Partnership operations
Partnership - Part 3
Partnership dissolution
Partnership - Part 4
Partnership
liquidation
c. Mutual a
gency – the partners a
re agents of the partnership
for the
purpose of i ts business. As such, a partner may legally bind the
partnership to a contract or agreement that is in line with
the p operations.
artnership's
e. Co-ow
nership of pr ofits - a partnership is created as a
business
(a profit-oriented entity), as such, each partner is entitled
to his share in the partnership profit. A stipulation which
excludes one or more partners from any share in the
profits or losses is void ( Art. 1 799 of the Civil C
ode o
f t he
Philippines) .
The following are the major considerations i n the accounting for the
equity of a partnership: a. F
ormation - accounting for initial
investments to the partnership b. Operation - division of profits
or losses C
. Dissolution - admission of a new partner and
withdrawal.
retirement or death of a partner
d. Liquidation - w
i nding-up of
affairs
Art 1773 of the Civil Code further requires that an inventory of
any immovable property contributed to the partnership should be
made. signed by the parties, and attached to the public
instrument, otherwise the p artnership shall be deemed void.
Valuation of contributions of partners Art. 1787 of the Civil Code
states that when the capital or part thereof which a partner is
bound to contribute consists of goods their appraisal must be
made in the manner prescribed in the contract of partnership,
and in the absence of stipulation, i t shail be made by experts chosen
by the partners, and according to current prices the subsequent
changes thereof being for the account of the partnership."
An equity ins
trument is any contract that evidences a r esidual
interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of
its liabilities. The meaning of equity interest is not l imited to
corporations. An interest in a
partnership or an association of
persons in the nature of ownership interest is an equity instrument.
air V
PERS 13 F alue M
easurement defines fair v alue ' as the price mal would be
received to sell an a sset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date."
When determining the fair value of contributions of partners, the
following additional guidance f rom the PFRSs shall be observed:
[Type o f co
n
tribution
Cash a nd
cash
equivalents
ace amount of cash o
alue F
Fair v r cash equivalent
contributed. (P S
AS 7 tatement of
Cash Flows)
Inventory
Net realizable value (estimated
selling price less c osts to complete
and sell), if lower than cost. (PAS 2
Inventories)
nd drawing accounts E
Capital a ach partner shall have
his or her own capital and drawing account eg. "Juan dela Cruz,
Capital" and "Juan dela Cruz, D
rawings." These accounts are
equity accounts and are used to record the following
transactions
Juan d ela Cruz,
Capital
r.
_D T
Cr.
Initial investment
X
X
Additional
investments
Permanent withdrawals of
capital Share in losses
Share in
profits
Solution
:
А
100.000
30, 0
00
80,00
0
Cash Accounts receivable (50K -
20K) Inventory Land Building
(120K - 25K) Total Note
payable, net (60K - 1 5K)
Mortgage payable - land
apital
Adjusted c
balances
50,000
95, 0
00
145,0
00
Partnershi
p1 00,000
30,000
80,000
50,000
95,000
355,000
(45,000)
(10,000)
300, 0
00
210,00
0
(45,0
0
0)
0,0
(1 00
)
135, 0
0
0
165, 0
00
The unpaid mortgage on the building is not included because it is
not assumed by the partnership.
The compound entry to record the initial investments of the
partners in the partnership's books i s as follows:
Date Cash
100.000 Accounts
receivable
30,000 Inventory
80,00
0
Land
50,000 B
uilding:
95,000 Discount
on note payable
15,000 Note payable
60.000 Mortgage
payable
10,000 A, Capital
165, 0
00 B, Capital
135,0
0
0
Requirement ( b ) : Assume that a partner's capital shall be
increas acc
ordingl y b y contributing additional cash to
bring the partne capital balances proportionate to their profit
or loss ratio. Which partner should provide additional cash
and how much is the additional cash contribution?
Using first A's capital, l et us determine if B's capital contribution
ny deficiency.
has a
A,
capital
165,000 Divide
by: Profit (loss) sharing ratio of A
60% Total
275,000
Multiply by: B's profit (loss) sharing ratio
40% Minimum capital required of B
110,000 B's
capital
135,000
nB
Deficiency o ' s capital c ontribution
It can be shown above that B's contribution has no
deficiency.
Solution:
Actual
contributio
ns
40,000 100,000 140,000
(140,000 x
50%) ( 140,000
x 50%)
Bonus
method
70,000
70,000
140,000
Total
Date
140,0
00
as
h
A, Capital (40,000 + 30.000 bonus) B, Capital
(100,000 - 30,000 bonus)
70,000 70,000
Notes:
The bonus given to A, i.e., P30,000 (+70,000 capital credit -
P40.000 actual contribution) is treated as a reduction to the
capital credit of B. After applying the bonus method, the
total capital of the partnership is sti ll equal t o the fair
value of the partners' contributions. The debit t o " Cash”
is still equal to the fair value o f the contribution. Only the
amounts credited to t he partners' capital accounts have
ried.
va
Cas
h
40,000 10,000 100,000
Equipment
80,000
Totals
40,0
00 90
,0
00
100, 000
Additional
information:
Although C has contributed the most cash to the
partnership, he did not have the full amount of P100,000
available and was forced to borrow P40,000. The
equipment contributed by B has an unpaid mortgage
of
P20,000, the repayment of which is assumed by the
partnership
e their interest. Cash
• The partners agreed to equaliz
settlements
among t he partners a re to be m ade outside the
partnership.
Cas
h
C
100,0
00
Solutions:
Requirement
):
(a
A
40,000
Equipment Mortgage
payable
40.000 Equal interest (210 + 3)
70,000 Cash rec
eipt
ayment) (30,000)
(p
B
10,00
0
80.000
0,000
(2
)
70.000
70,000
Partners
hip
150,0
00
80,000
(20,000
)
210,0 0
0
210,0
0
0
100,0
00
70,000
30, 0
00
Note
s:
The cash settlement among the partners is not r ecorded i n the
partnership's books because this is no t a
transaction
of the partnership but rather a transaction among the
partners themselves. The p artnership's capital of P210,000
remains the same after the cash settlement. Again, what
varied are only the credits to the partners' capital accounts.
The personal loan of C is ignored because it is not
assumed by the partnership.
Solution: A
greed initial capital A's
required capital balance (1
40K x
60%) B's required capital
balance (140K x 40%)
140,0
00
84,00
0
56,00
0
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| Chapter 1:
Summary
• The major considerations in the accounting for the equity of
partnerships are: (a ) Formation; (b) Operation (c )
Dissolution: and ( d) Liquidation. T he net contributions (assets
and related liabilities assumed by the partnership) of the
partners to the partnership a re measured a t fair v
alue. A
partner's capital balance is normally credited for the fair
value of his net contribution to the partnership. If a partner's
capital balance is credited for a n amount g reater t han o r
les s than t he fair value of his n et contribution, there is
bonus. Under the bonus method, any increase or
decrease in the capital credit of a partner is deducted
from or added to the capital credits of the other partners. The
qual to the fair value of the
total partnership capital remains e
net contributions to the partnership.
PROBL
EMS
PROBLEM 1-1: THEORY 1. The net contributions (assets and
related liabilities assumed by t he
partnership) of the partners to the partnership are
measured at a. f air value
c discretionary amount determined by partners b. cost
d. any of
these
2
.
If a partner's capital balance is credited for an amount greater than or less than
the fair value of his net contribution the excess or deficiency is c
alled
a a/bonus
b.goodwill c. discounte d
premium
3
:
Under the bonus method any increase or decrease in
the capital credit of a partner is a. deducted from or
added to the capital credits of the other partners. b.
recognized as goodwill c recognized as expense d.
deferred and amortized to profit or loss
4. Partnership capital and drawings accounts are similar to the
corporate
a Paid in capital. retained earnings and dividends
accounts. b . Retained e ccount. C Paid in capital and
arnings a
retained earnings accounts
d. Preferred and common stock accounts. (AICPA)
5 Under the bonus method,
ay Total partnership capital is equal to the fair value of
the net
. Total partnership capital is less than the
contributions to the partnership b
fair value of the ne
contributions to the
partnership
12
C
.
Total partnership capital is greater than the fair value of the net contributions to the
partnership Total p artnership capital is less than the fair value of
the net contributions to the partnership, if the bonus is given to the
incoming partner
2
You and I formed a partnership. The fair value of my contribution is
P100.000 while the fair value of your contribution is P50.000 However,
you will be contributing an expertise to the partnership. we have agreed
to value that expertise Accordingly we have agreed that our
respective capital accounts will be credited for equal amounts Which
of the following statements is correct? a. Our agreement results to a
bonus of P25,000 which relates to the
valuation of your expertise. Accordingly we will record goodwill of P25,000.
Our agreement results to a bonus o f P25,000. In accordance with our
agreement, I shall pay you P25,000. Our asset contributions will be
debited at their fair values of P100.000 and P50,000. respectively.
Our agreement results to a bonus of P25,000 which is treated
as a capital adjustment - an increase to your capital account
and a decrease to my capital account. My asset contribution
will be debited at P75 000 while your asset contribution will be
debited at
P75,000. d. Our agreement results to a bonus of P25,000 which is
treated as a
capital adjustment - an increase t
o your capital account and a decrease to
my capital account, O debited at
ur asset contributions will be
their fair values of P100.000 and P50,000, respectively.
3
On January 1, 20x1, Mr A and Ms. B agreed to form a
partnership contributing their respective assets and equities
subject to adjustments. On that date, the following were
provided.
Mr.
A
28,000 200.000 120,000 600.000
Ms.
B
62,000 600,000 200,000
Cash Accounts
receivable
Inventories Land
Building Furniture
& fixtures
50.0
00
500,0
00
35,00
0
Intangible assets
Accounts
payable Other
liabilities Capital
2,000
180,000
200,000
620,000
3.000
250,00
0
350,0
00
800,00
0
The following adjustments were agreed upon: a. Accounts
receivable of P20,000 and P40,000 are uncollectible in A's and
B's respective books. b. Inventories of P6,000 and P7,000 are
worthless in A's and B's respective
books. C. Intangible assets ar e to be written off in
both books.
4
.
The partners agree that the difference in the amount of contribution and the
amount of credit to the partner's capital shall be treated as
compensation for the expertise that the partner will be bringing to
the p
artnership
Requirement: P
rovide the entry to be made in the
partnership books.
5
.
The partners agree that the difference in the amount of contribution
and the amount of credit to the partner's capital shall be treated
as cash settlement between the partners.
6
.
The partners agree that the difference in the amount of contribution and the amount
of credit to the partner's capital s hall be treated as
compensation for the expertise that the partner will be bringing to
the partnership.
3. On April 30, 20x1, AAA, BBB and CCC formed a
partnership by
combining their separate business proprietorships. AAA contributed cash
of P50,000. BBB contributed properly with a P36,000
carrying amount, a P40,000 original cost, and P80,000 fair
value. The partnership accepted responsibility for the P35,000
mortgage attached to the property. CCC contributed equipment with a
P30,000 carrying amount, a P
75,000 original cost, and P55, 000 fair
value. The partnership agreement specifies that profits and losses
are to be shared equally but is silent regarding capital contributions.
Which partner has t he smallest April 30, 20x1 capital account
balance? a. AAA
c. CCC b.
BBB
d. All capital account balances are
ICPA)
equal (A
1
5
responsibility for the P52,000 mortgage attached to the property. 27
contributed equipment with a P45,000 carrying amount, a P112.500
original costs, and P82,5 he partnership agreement specifies
00 fair value. T
that profits and losses are to be shared equally but is silent regarding
capital contributions. Which partners has the largest April 30 20x1,
capital balance? a. XX
c. ZZ bYY
ll capital account b
d. A alances are equal (AICPA)
5. Abel and Carr formed a partnership and agreed to divide initial capital
equally, even though Abel contributed P100,000 and Carr contributed P84.000 in
identifiable assets. Under the bonus approach to adjust the capital accounts,
Carr's unidentifiable asset should be debited for a. 46,000 . b.
16,000 C. 8,000
d. O
(AICPA)
Mr .
A
20,00
0
Cash Inventory
Building Furniture &
equipment
Ms.
B
30,000
15,000
40,00
0
15,0
00
The building is subject to a mortgage of P10,000 which the partnership has
assumed. The partnership agreement also specified that profits and losses
are to be distributed evenly.
Requireme nt: Compute for the adjusted capital balances of
the partners. (A
ICPA)
Mr. A
nn.
50,000
360,000
216,000
1,080,0
00
Ms. Buoy
120,000 1,080,000
360,00
0
Cash Accounts receivable
Inventories Land
Building
Equipment
Accounts payable
Capital
90,000
336.000
1,460,
000
900.0
00
90,000
450,000
2.100,0
00
The partners agreed to the following: a The recoverable amounts of the partners'
respective accounts receivable
are P300,000 and P760.000 for Mr. Ann a
nd Ms. Buoy. respectively
b. The inventory contributed b
y Ms. Buoy includes obsolete items
with a
recorded cost of P20,000. C. The land contributed by Mr. Ann has an
attached mortgage of P180,000
The partnership shall assume the mortgage. d. The equipment contributed
by Ms. Buoy has a fair value of P130,000. e. Mr. Ann has an
unrecorded accounts payable of P100,000. The
partnership assumes the obligation of settling that account.
3. On January 1, 20x1, Mr. Angot and Ms. Banglo agreed to form
a
partnership and share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:7, respectively Mr. Angot
contributed a parcel of land that cost him P10,000. Ms. Banglo contributed
P40,000 cash. The land was sold for P 18,000 on January 1, 20x1,
immediately after formation of the partnership.
Requirements: C
ompute for the adjusted capital balances of the
partners.
Vari ation #
1: You and your partner agree that one of you is significantly
cuter than the other ( decide which one of you is that partner, but
please don't argue *). You determined that that cuteness will bring good
feng shui to the business. A you decided to h
ccordingly, ave your
capital accounts credited at equal a
mounts
1
8
b. Explain briefly how the cash receipt/ c ash payment will be accounted for
in the partnership books. C. Provide the entry to record your contributions in the
partnership books.
3
Variation # : Y
ou and your partner agree t hat both of you are equally beautiful and that your
respective interests in the partnership must be equal. You agree that a partner's
capital shall be increased accordingly by contributing additional c ash to bring both
of your capital balances proportionate to your equity interests.
Requirements: a . Which partner s hall make the additional cash contribution? b. How much is
additional contribution by that partner?
Variation #4: Y
ou and your partner agree that both of you are equally gorgeous and that
your respective interests in the partnership must be equal. You agree that the initial capital of the
business should be equal to the fair value of your net asset contributions. You further agree
that a partner should provide additional investment (or withdraw part of his
investment) in order to bring both o
f your capital credits equal to your
respective interests in the equity of the partnership