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10 April, 18:01

Craig Roberts purchased one-half of Ennis Leighton's interest in the Vale and Leighton partnership for $36,300. Prior to the investment, land was revalued to a market value of $163,080 from a book value of $85,810. Tony Vale and Ennis Leighton share net income equally. Leighton had a capital balance of $29,300 prior to these transactions. Required:A. On December 31, provide the journal entry for the revaluation of land. B. On December 31, provide the journal entry to admit Roberts.

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  1. 10 April, 20:27
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    A. On December 31, provide the journal entry for the revaluation of land:

    Land: Debit $77,270

    Tony Vale's capital: Credit $38,635

    Ennis Leighton's capital: Credit $38,635

    B. On December 31, provide the journal entry to admit Roberts.

    Craig Roberts's capital: Credit $36,300

    Tony Vale's capital: Debit $18,150

    Ennis Leighton's capital: Debit $18,150

    Explanation:

    A. Increase Land value = a market value of $163,080 - book value of $85,810 = $77,270, which then allocate to Tony and Ennis equally, $38,635 = $77,270 / 2

    B. Increase Craig Roberts's capital in the Vale and Leighton partnership for $36,300, which then decrease interest of 2 current shareholder equally $18,150 per.
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