Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

The Balance sheet of Himanshu, Pranav and Tushar who were sharing profits in proportion to their capital stood as follows:

Balance Sheet
as on 31 March 2022
Liabilities  Rs Assets Rs
Sundry Creditors 25000 Land and Building 35000
Investment Fluctuation Fund 5000 Machinery 45500
Bills Payable 10000 Stock 13000

Capital:
Himanshu = 35000
Pranav    = 21000
Tushar    = 14000

70000 Debtors 6000
    Investment 5000
    Bank 4000
    Profit and loss A/c 1500
  110000   110000

Addition Information:
(a) On 1st April 2022, they admitted Rachit into partnership for 1/6th share in future profit.
(b) Rachit will bring 25,000 for capital and 15,000 for goodwill.
(c) A provision for doubtful debts of 7% was to be made.
(d) Land and building is to be appreciated to 120%.
(e) Machinery is decreased by ₹1,500.

On the basis of above case give answer to question:

Identify the Journal Entry that is to be recorded for distribution of profit and loss account appearing in the Balance Sheet among partners:

Options:

Profit and Loss A/c Dr. ₹1,500
      To Himanshu's Capital     ₹500
      To Pranav's Capital         ₹500
      To Tushar's Capital         ₹500

Himanshu's Capital A/c Dr. ₹500
Pranav's Capital A/c Dr.     ₹500
Tushar's Capital A/c Dr.     ₹500
        To Profit and Loss A/c       ₹1,500

Himanshu's Capital A/c Dr. ₹750
Pranav's Capital A/c Dr.     ₹450
Tushar's Capital A/c Dr.     ₹300
      To Profit and Loss A/c            ₹1500

Profit and Loss A/c Dr.    ₹1,500
     To Himanshu's Capital A/c   ₹750
     To Pranav's Capital A/c        ₹450
     To Tushar's Capital A/c        ₹300

Correct Answer:

Himanshu's Capital A/c Dr. ₹750
Pranav's Capital A/c Dr.     ₹450
Tushar's Capital A/c Dr.     ₹300
      To Profit and Loss A/c            ₹1500

Explanation:

Distribution of profit and loss account will be made in old ratio as it is accumulated loss.
Old ratio between old partners is capital ratio which means 35000:21000:14000
                                                                                         =  5:3:2
Himanshu = 1500 X 5/10
                = 750
Parnav = 1500 X 3/10
             = 450
Tushar = 1500 X 2/10
           = 300
So, Old partners capital will be debited and profit and loss account will be credited.
Journal entry for this -
Himanshu's Capital A/c Dr. 750
Pranav's Capital A/c Dr.     450
Tushar's Capital A/c Dr.     300
      To Profit and Loss A/c            1500