Table 12-1
Hanna contributes $55,000 cash, land that she bought for $195,000, and a building that cost her $140,000 and has been amortized $70,000, to the newly formed partnership of H & B Company. The current market value of the building is $200,000 and has an outstanding mortgage of $100,000. The current market value of the land is $390,000.
Barbara contributes $50,500 cash, equipment with a current market value of $80,000 with an outstanding note payable of $15,000, and an automobile with a current market value of $30,000. Barbara originally paid $60,000 for the equipment, which has been amortized $20,000. The partners have agreed to share profits and losses equally.
-Referring to Table 12-1,the entry to record the investment by Barbara includes a debit to:

Question

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Barbara contributes cash, equipment, and automobile. The equipment has a current market value of $80,000, and she originally paid $60,000 for it. The equipment has been amortized by $20,000, which means its net book value is $40,000 ($60,000 - $20,000). Thus, the entry to record Barbara's investment includes a debit to equipment for its current market value of $80,000, not its historical cost.

Table 12-1 Hanna Contributes $55,000 Cash, Land That She Bought for $195,000