A, B, C and D are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 : 1. They decided to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 2 : 3. For this purpose goodwill of the firm valued at ₹ 1,50,000
A, B, C and D are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 : 1. They decided to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 2 : 3. For this purpose goodwill of the firm valued at ₹ 1,50,000. There was also a reserve of ₹ 60,000 in the books of the firm.
Find out sacrifice ratio and gaining ratio and pass necessary journal entry assuming that reserve is not to be distributed.
[Ans. Debit C by ₹ 7,000 and D by ₹ 28,000; Credit A by ₹ 7,000 and B by ₹ 28,000.]
Anurag Pathak Answered question August 1, 2024