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ACTIVITY #3B
The capital balances of George Alban and Hugo Brand are 120,000 and 180,000 and share income in
the ratio of 40% and 60% respectively on January 1, 2020. Paul Gomez and John Howard are to be
admitted to the partnership. Gomez purchases one-fourth of Alban’s interest for 40,000 and one-fifth
of Brand’s interest for 45,000. After admitting Gomez, Howard contributes 150,000 cash to the
partnership for a one-fourth interest in the partnership.
Required:
1. Journal entry to record admission of Paul Gomez and determine the new profit and loss ratios.
(4 pts.)
Computation
George Alban - 120,000 x 1/4 30,000
Hugo Brand - 180,000 x 1/4 36,000
2. Journal entry to record admission of John Howard and determine the new profit and loss
ratios. (11 pts.)
Journal Entry:
a. Cash 150,000
John Howard 150,000
b. Goodwill 150,000
John Howard 150,000