Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

How is the retiring/deceased partner compensated for his share of goodwill?

Options:

Through a third party consultant

Through the acquisition of the partner's personal assets

Through the dissolution of the partnership

Through a reduction in the capital account of the gaining partners

Correct Answer:

Through a reduction in the capital account of the gaining partners

Explanation:

The remaining partners who will be gained on retirement or death will compensate the retiring partner for his share of goodwill. The capital account of the remaining partners will be debited and the capital account of the deceased or retiring partner will be credited for his share of goodwill. The gaining partner will compensate the retiring partners in gaining ratio.