What are the capital balances of each partner


Question: The capital accounts of Susan Yu and Ben Hardy have balances of $100,000 and $90,000 respectively. Ken Mahl and Jeff Wood are to be admitted to the partnership. Mahl buys one-fourth of Yu's interest for $27,500 and one-firth of Hardy's interest for $20,000. Wood contributes $35,000 cash to the partnership, for which he is to receive ownership equity of $35,000.

(a) Journalize the entries to record the admission for (1) Mahl and (2) Wood.

(b) What are the capital balances of each partner after the admission of the new partners?

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