Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

X, Y, Z were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1:2:3. Z retired and his capital after making all adjustments is ₹220000. X & Y agreed to pay him ₹250000 in full settlement of his claim. The new profit-sharing ratio is 1:3.

Pass the journal entry for the adjustment of goodwill.

Options:

X's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹5000
Z's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹25000
      To Y's Capital A/c         ₹30000

X's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹25000
Y's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹5000
      To Z's Capital A/c         ₹30000

 Z's Capital A/c  Dr.  ₹30000
    To X's Capital A/c      ₹5000
    To Y's Capital A/c      ₹25000

X's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹5000
Y's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹25000
      To Z's Capital A/c         ₹30000

Correct Answer:

X's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹5000
Y's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹25000
      To Z's Capital A/c         ₹30000

Explanation:

Goodwill is distributed in gaining ratio means 1:5.
So X and Y will contribute in this ratio to Z.
So, the journal entry will be:
X's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹5000
Y's Capital A/c    Dr.  ₹25000
      To Z's Capital A/c         ₹30000