Practicing Success
A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio 2 : 1. C is admitted into the firm with 1/4 share in profits. He will bring in ₹30,000 as capital and capitals of A and B are to be adjusted in the profit sharing ratio. The balance sheet of A and B as on March 31, 2017 (before C's admission ) was as under : Balance Sheet of A and B as at March 31,2017
Other terms of agreement are as under : 1. C will bring in ₹12,000 as his share of goodwill. 2. Building was valued at ₹45,000 and Machinery at ₹23,000 3. A provision for bad debts is to be created @6% in debtors. 4. The capital accounts A and B are to be adjusted by opening current accounts. |
Journal entry for adjustment of Goodwill brought by new partner C. |
Cash A/c Dr. 12,000 Goodwill Premium A/c Dr 12,000 Goodwill Premium A/c Dr 12,000 Goodwill Premium A/c Dr 12,000 |
Cash A/c Dr. 12,000 |
The correct answer is option 1- Goodwill is brought by partner 12000.
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