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Answer: B
Learning Objective: 14-09
Topic: New partner―Goodwill to new partner
Topic: New partner―Partnership valuation
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Knowledge Application
AICPA: BB Legal
AICPA: FN Measurement
Feedback: Total capital after C’s investment and before goodwill = $110,000 ($50,000 + $30,000 +
$20,000 + $10,000). However, the value of the firm is calculated as only $50,000 ($10,000 ÷
.20). Goodwill will be attributed to C calculated as: ($10,000 + Goodwill) = .20 × ($110,000 +
Goodwill). Thus, ($10,000 + Goodwill) = $22,000 + (.20 Goodwill). .80 Goodwill = $12,000.
Goodwill = $12,000 ÷ .80 = $15,000.
REFERENCE: 14-05
Peter, Roberts, and Dana have the following capital balances; $80,000, $100,000 and $60,000,
respectively. The partners share profits and losses 20%, 40%, and 40% respectively.
[QUESTION]
REFER TO: 14-05
57. Roberts retires and is paid $160,000 based on an independent appraisal of the business. If the
goodwill method is used, what is the capital balance of Peter?
A) $ 20,000.
B) $ 60,000.
C) $110,000.
D) $120,000.
E) $230,000.
58. Roberts retires and is paid $160,000 based on an independent appraisal of the business. If the
goodwill method is used, what is the capital balance of Dana?
A) $ 20,000.
B) $ 60,000.
C) $110,000.