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Lewis and Watson formed a partnership

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Lewis and Watson formed a partnership. Lewis contributed $15,000 cash and accounts receivable worth $13,000. Watson's investment included cash, $8,000; inventory, $9,000; and supplies, $1,000. (All values are current fair market values). Prepare the journal entry to record the formation of the partnership.

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Journal Entries:

Account title and Explanation Debit Credit
Cash $15,000  
Accounts receivable $13,000  
Lewis, Capital   $28,000
[To record investment of Lewis]    
     
Cash $8,000  
Inventory $9,000  
Supplies $1,000  
Watson, Capital   $18,000
[To record investment of Watson]