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Pam and John are partners in PJ's partnership, having capital balances of $120,000 and$40,000, respectively, and share income in a ratio of 3 : 1. Gerry is to be admitted into the partnership with a 20 percent interest in the business.


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First record Gerry's admission into the partnership and then specify and briefly explain why the accounting method used in that situation is GAAP or non-GAAP.

  • Gerry invests $35,000, and goodwill is to be recorded.

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In this problem, we are asked to prepare journal entries for Gerry's admission in the partnership and identify if the method used is GAAP or Non-GAAP method.

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