At the time of admission of a new partner, in the case of fixed capital method, if the sacrificing partner withdraw their amounts of goodwill (in full or in part), the following journal entry will be recorded:- |
Sacrificing Partners' Capital A/c Dr. Sacrificing Partners' Current A/c Dr. Gaining Partners' Current A/c Dr. Gaining Partners' Capital A/c Dr. |
Sacrificing Partners' Current A/c Dr. |
The correct answer is option 2-
When goodwill is withdrawn by the partners then their capital accounts are debited and bank/cash account is credited as bank/cash balance is reduced by that amount and their capital balance also and if capital account is maintained by fixed capital method, then current account is used not capital account. Goodwill is shared in sacrificing ratio between sacrificing partners. So, journal entry will be- The amount of premium brought in by the new partner is shared by the existing partners in their ratio of sacrifice. If the amount is paid through the firm, the following journal entries are passed: (ii) Goodwill A/c If the partners decide to withdraw their amounts, (in full or in part) the following additional entry will be passed: |