
Question 15 Chapter 6 - Unimax Class 12 Part 1 - 2021
15. X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Z retired and the new profit sharing ratio between X and Y was 1 : 2. On Z’s retirement the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 30000. Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill of Z’s retirement.
Journal
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Debit | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y’s Capital a/c | Dr. | 10,000 | |||
| To X’s Capital A/c | 5,000 | ||||
| To Z’s Capital a/c | 5,000 | ||||
| (Being sacrificing partner X and retiring partner Z compensated by gaining partner Y on account of goodwill) |
Working Note:
| New Share | Old Share | Difference | ||||||||
| X | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | = | -1 | (sarifice) | ||
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| Y | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | = | 2 | (Gain) | ||
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
Partner Y will transfer Rs. 10000 (30000 X 2/6) to capital accounts of X and Z.
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