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X and Y share profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their balance sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was as follows:

Balance Sheet as at 31st March

Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹
Creditors 15,000 Cash at Bank 5,000
Provident Fund 10,000 Sundry Debtors 20,000 Less: Provision 600 19,400
Workmen’s Compensation Reserve 5,800 Stock 25,000
Capitals: X Y 70,000 31,000 Fixed Assets 80,000
Profit & Loss A/c 2,400
1,31,800 1,31,800
They admit Z into partnership on 1st April, 2024 with 1/8th share in profits. Z brings ₹ 20,000 as his capital and ₹ 12,000 for goodwill in cash. Z acquires his share entirely from X. Following revaluations are also made:
  1. Provident fund is to be increased by ₹ 5,000.
  2. Debtors are all good. Therefore, no provision is required on debtors.
  3. Stock includes ₹ 3,000 for obsolete items.
  4. Creditors are to be paid ₹ 1,000 more.
  5. Fixed Assets are to be revalued at ₹ 70,000.
Prepare Journal entries, necessary accounts and new balance sheet Also calculate the new profit sharing raio. [Ans. Loss on Revaluation ₹ 18,400; Capitals X ₹ 72,625; Y ₹ 25,375; Z ₹ 20,000; B/s total ₹ 1,49,000. New Ratio 4 : 3 : 1.]
Anurag Pathak Answered question August 30, 2024
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