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A & B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2. C is admitted with a profit of 1/4 and take all share of B. If C's share for premium for goodwill is ₹25,000 and he does not bring this goodwill in cash, then what will be the journal entry? |
C's Capital A/c Dr..... ₹25,000 B's Capital A/c Dr..... ₹25,000 A's Capital A/c Dr..... ₹25,000 C's Current A/c Dr..... ₹25,000 |
C's Current A/c Dr..... ₹25,000 |
The correct answer is option 4- When goodwill does not exist in the books, sacrificing partners are credited with their share of goodwill and new partner is debited by the amount of goodwill not brought by him. So, In the above situation, C does not bring goodwill so his current account is debited with the amount of goodwill. Only partner B is sacrificing, so, only he will be compensated by new partner. The journal entry in this case will be- |