Accountancy Part AAdmission of a Partner

"When the value of goodwill is not given at the time of admission of…

"When the value of goodwill is not given at the time of admission of a new partner. In such a situation it has to be inferred from the arrangement of the capital and profit sharing ratio."

Identify the method of valuation of goodwill being highlighted in above statement.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Hidden Goodwill Method

NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Hidden Goodwill – “… Sometimes the value of goodwill is not given at the time of admission of a new partner. In such a situation it has to be inferred from the arrangement of the capital and profit sharing ratio. Suppose, A and B are partners sharing profits equally with capitals of Rs. 45,000 each. They admitted C as a new partner for one-third share in the profit. C brings in Rs. 60,000 as his capital.”