
Question 18 Chapter 6 - Unimax Class 12 Part 1 - 2021
18. B retires from the firm of A, B and C sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. For the purpose of B’s retirement goodwill of the firm has been valued at Rs. 10800 and B’s share of the same is adjusted into the capital accounts of A and C who are going to share profits equally in future. Pass necessary journal entries to record this.
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Debit | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C’s Capital a/c | Dr. | 3,600 | |||
| To B’s Capital A/c | 3,600 | ||||
| (Being retiring partner B compensated by gaining partner C on account of goodwill) |
| New Share | Old Share | Difference | ||||||||
| A | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 3 | = | 0 | (no gain, no loss) | ||
| 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | |||||||
| B | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | = | 2 | (Gain) | ||
| 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
Gaining partner B will transfer Rs. 3,600 (10,800 X 2/6) from his capital a/c to retiring partners capital a/c.
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