S. Wang and T. Wu are partners with equal capital balances of $50,000 each. They agree to let J. Li invest $20,000 in their partnership for a 10% interest, including bonuses to the existing partners. The journal entry to reflect the bonus to Wang will include a credit to in the amount of .

The journal entry to reflect the bonus to Wang will include a credit to Wang, Capital in the amount of $4,000

First step is to calculate S. Wang and T. Wu and  J. Li capital amount

Capital=$50,000+$50,000+$20,000

Capital=$120,000

Second step is to calculate their new capital

New capital=$120,000*.10

New capital=$12,000

Now to determine Wang bonus amount we have to divide the capital equally between S. Wang and T. Wu

Bonus=($20,000-$12,000)/2

Bonus=$8,000/2

Bonus=$4,000

Therefore journal entry to reflect the bonus to Wang will include a credit to Wang, Capital in the amount of $4,000

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