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X, Y, and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2.

From 1st April 2023, they decided to share profits and losses equally.

The Partnership Deed provides that in the event of any change in the profit sharing ratio, goodwill is to be valued at two years’ purchase of the average profit of the preceding five years.

The Profits and losses of the preceding years ended 31st March are:

Year Profits (₹)
2019 70,000
2020 75,000
2021 55,000
2022 35,000
2023 10,000 (Loss)

Calculate the value of goodwill and pass the Journal entry.

[Ans.: Goodwill = ₹ 90,000; Dr. Y’s Capital A/c by ₹ 3,000 and Z’s Capital A/c by ₹ 12,000; Cr. X’s Capital A/c by ₹ 15,000.]

Anurag Pathak Changed status to publish April 26, 2023
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