In case of admission of a partner, the new partner brings ₹20,000 only as his share of premium for goodwill out of ₹50,000. Journal entry for the adjustment of goodwill will be: |
Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. ₹20,000 Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. ₹20,000 Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. ₹20,000 Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. ₹20,000 |
Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. ₹20,000 |
The correct answer is option 3-
When goodwill does not exist in the books, sacrificing partners are credited with their share of goodwill and new partner is debited by the amount of goodwill not brought by him. The journal entry in this case is- Sometimes the new partner brings part of premium for goodwill in cash. In such a situation, new partners current account will be debited by the amount not brought by new partner. So, in this case 20,000 is brought by new partner which is credited to sacrificing partner for adjustment of goodwill. The journal entry for brought up amount of goodwill is - So, entry for adjustment of goodwill will be- |