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On 31st March, 2023, the Balance Sheet of A, B and C who were sharing profits and losses in proportion to their capitals stood as:

Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹
Creditors

Outstanding Expenses

Capital A/cs:

A

B

C

10,800

5,000

45,000

30,000

15,000

Cash at Bank

Debtors
Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts

Stock

Machinery

Freehold Premises

 

10,000
2,00

 

13,000

9,800

9,000

24,000

50,000

1,05,800 1,05,800

B retired on 1st April, 2023 and following adjustments were agreed to determine the amount payable to B:

a) Out of the amount of insurance premium debited to Profit & Loss Account, ₹ 1,000 be carried forward as prepaid insurance.

b) Freehold Premises be appreciated by 10%.

c) Provision for Doubtful Debts is brought up to 5% on Debtors.

d) Machinery be reduced by 5%.

e) Liability for Workmen Compensation to the extent of ₹ 1,500 would be created.

f) Goodwill of the firm be fixed at ₹ 18,000 and B’s share of the same be adjusted into the Capital Accounts of A and C who will share future profits in the ratio of 3/4th and 1/4th.

g) Total Capital of the firm as newly constituted be fixed at ₹ 60,000 between A and C in the proportion of 3/4th and 1/4th after passing entries in their accounts for adjustments, i.e., actual cash to be paid or to be brought in by continuing partners as the case may be.

h) B be paid ₹ 5,000 in cash and the balance be transferred to his Loan Account.

Prepare Capital Accounts of partners and the Balance Sheet of the firm of A and C.

[Ans: Gain (Profit) on Revaluation – ₹ 3,000; B’s Loan – ₹ 32,000; Partner’s Capital Account: A – ₹ 45,000; C – ₹ 15,000; Cash brought in by A – ₹ 3,000 and C – ₹ 1,000; Balance Sheet Total – ₹ 1,09,300.]

Anurag Pathak Changed status to publish June 23, 2023
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