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X and Y are equal partners in the XY Partnership and share profits and losses ac

ID: 2538700 • Letter: X

Question

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.