Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

Goodwill brought by new partner is distributed among the existing partners in their __________.

Options:

Old Ratio

New Ratio

Sacrificing Ratio

Gaining Ratio

Correct Answer:

Sacrificing Ratio

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Sacrificing Ratio.

When the new Partner brings goodwill in cash. The amount of premium brought in by the new partner is shared by the existing partners in their ratio of sacrifice. If this amount is paid to the old partners directly (privately) by the new partner, no entry is passed in the books of the firm.