Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

P, Q and R were partners sharing profits in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2 respectively. P retires from the firm and Q and R decide to share future profits equally. Goodwill is valued at Rs50,000. Adjustment entry for goodwill will be :

Options:

Q's Capital A/c Dr.   15,000
R's Capital A/c Dr.   10,000
     To P's Capital A/c     25,000

Q's Capital A/c Dr.   20,000
R's Capital A/c Dr.   30,000
     To P's Capital A/c     50,000

Q's Capital A/c Dr.   12,500
R's Capital A/c Dr.   12,500
   To P's Capital A/c       25,000

None of the Above

Correct Answer:

None of the Above

Explanation:

Gain of Q= 1/2-3/10=2/10
Gain of R=1/2-2/10=3/10
Gaining Ratio= 2:3
Goodwill = 50000
Share of P's Goodwill = 50000 x 5/10
                                  = 25,000
Q's Capital A/c Dr. 10,000
R's Capital A/c Dr. 15,000
   To P"s Capital A/c 25,000