X and Y share profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their balance sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was as follows:
X and Y share profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their balance sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was as follows:
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:
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 |
- Provident fund is to be increased by ₹ 5,000.
- Debtors are all good. Therefore, no provision is required on debtors.
- Stock includes ₹ 3,000 for obsolete items.
- Creditors are to be paid ₹ 1,000 more.
- Fixed Assets are to be revalued at ₹ 70,000.
Anurag Pathak Answered question August 30, 2024
Solution:-
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As only X sacrifices to Z, the premium of goodwill is credited to the partner X.
Anurag Pathak Edited answer August 30, 2024