Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

Which is not a method of valuation of goodwill?

Options:

Capitalization Method

Adjusted Profit Method

Super Profit Method

Average Profit Method

Correct Answer:

Adjusted Profit Method

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Adjusted Profit Method

The commonly accepted methods of valuation of goodwill are:

  1. Average Profit Method – Goodwill = Average Profit × Number of Years’ Purchase.

  2. Super Profit Method – Goodwill = Super Profit × Number of Years’ Purchase.

  3. Capitalization Method – Goodwill = Capitalized Value of Business − Actual Capital Employed.