The following is the Balance Sheet of a partnership firm as on 31.12.2017: A and B has
Question:
The following is the Balance Sheet of a partnership firm as on 31.12.2017:
A and B has been sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 1.1.2018, they decide to take C as a partner on the following terms and conditions:
(i) The new profit-sharing ratio will be 2:1:1;
(ii) C is to bring in ₹75,000 as capital;
(iii) Property and motor car are to be revalued at ₹90,000 and ₹13,000 respectively and a provision for doubtful debts to be created at 5%;
C is to bring in required amount of premium for goodwill which will be valued on the basis of two years' purchase of the last three years’ average profits which are as under:(v) The amount of premium to be credited to old partners’ loan accounts.
You are required to pass necessary Journal entries and to draw up the Balance Sheet as on 1.1.2018.
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Financial Accounting Volume II
ISBN: 9789387886230
4th Edition
Authors: Mohamed Hanif, Amitabha Mukherjee