Norton and Morris are partners. The partnership agreement provides that Norton will receive a salary of $26,000 and Morris will receive a salary of $20,000. These salaries were paid to the partners during 2019 and were charged to the partners' drawing accounts. Both partners also receive 10 percent on their capital balances at the beginning of the year. The balance of any remaining profits or losses is divided equally. The beginning capital account balances for 2019 were Norton, $100,000, and Morris, $80,000. At the end of the year, the partnership has a net income of $60,000.
1. What amount of net income or loss will be allocated to Norton?
2. What amount of net income or loss will be allocated to Morris?

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The Answer of Norton and Morris are partners. The partnership agreement provides that Norton will receive a salary of $26,000 and Morris will receive a salary of $20,000. These salaries were paid to the partners during 2019 and were charged to the partners' drawing accounts. Both partners also receive 10 percent on their capital balances at the beginning of the year. The balance of any remaining profits or losses is divided equally. The beginning capital account balances for 2019 were Norton, $100,000, and Morris, $80,000. At the end of the year, the partnership has a net income of $60,000.
1. What amount of net income or loss will be allocated to Norton?
2. What amount of net income or loss will be allocated to Morris?

Norton and Morris Are Partners