X and Y are equal partners in the XY Partnership and share profits and losses ac
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X and Y are equal partners in the XY Partnership and share profits and losses accordingly. At the end of 20X1, the partnership's capital accounts reflect the following numbers due to a special allocation of depreciation:
Capital X Capital Y
($20,000) $60,000
All the assets are sold for $40,000. How will the liquidation affect X if the special allocation is to be respected? A. X contributes $20,000 and receives $30,000. B. X contributes $20,000 and receives nothing. C. X contributes nothing. D. X receives nothing.
Explanation / Answer
Solution:
If special allocation is to be respected then X will contribute to partnership for deficiency of $20,000 and receives nothing.
Hence Option B is the right choice.
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