Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:
Which method is based on the assumption that a new business will not be able to earn profits during the initial years as compared to an established business by a partnership firm?
Options:
Super Profit Method
Average Profit Method
Weighted Profit Method
All of the above
Correct Answer:
Average Profit Method
Explanation:
Goodwill is valued at agreed number of ‘years’ purchase of the average profits of the past few years. It is based on the assumption that a new business will not be able to earn any profits during the first few years of its operations. Therefore, it should be calculated by multiplying the past average profits by the number of years during which the anticipated profits are expected to accrue.