G, H and I are in partnership, compiling their accounts for the year to 31 December each year. The profit-sharing arrangements are as follows: Until 30 June 2003 Annual salaries H $40,000 I $20,000 Balance of profit split G 60%, H 20%, I 20% From 1 July 2003 Salaries to be discontinued, profit to be divided: G 50%, H 30%, I 20% The profit for the year ended 31 December 2003 was $400,000 before charging partners’ salaries, accruing evenly through the year and after charging an expense of $40,000, which it was agreed related wholly to the first six months of the year. How should the profit for the year be divided among the partners? G H I $ $ $ A 182,000 130,000 88,000 B 200,000 116,000 84,000 C 198,000 118,000 88,000 D 180,000 132,000 88,000 B |