
Question 6 Chapter 4 - Unimax Class 12 Part 1
6. Gold, Silver and Copper are partners in a firm sharing profits equally. They have decided to share profit in future in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. For this purpose the goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 150000. Record the necessary Journal entry to give effect to the new arrangement.
(a) When Goodwill is adjusted through Partner’s Capital Accounts.
(b) When Goodwill Account is raised and written off.
Working Note :
| Old Share | New Share | Difference |
| Gold 1/3 | 2/10 | 1/3-2/10=4/30 (Sacrifice) |
| Silver 1/3 | 3/10 | 1/3-3/10=1/30 (Sacrifice) |
| Copper 1/3 | 5/10 | 1/3-5/10=[5/30] (Gain) |
Copper will pay to Gold & Silver their shares of goodwill sacrificed by them.
Gold will get : Rs. 150000 x 4/30 = Rs. 20000
Silver will get : Rs. 150000 x 1/30 = Rs. 5000
Copper will pay total amount to gold & silver = 150000 x 5/30 = Rs. 25000
Journal
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Debit | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper’s Capital A/c | Dr. | 25,000 | |||
| To Gold’s Capital A/c | 20,000 | ||||
| To Silver’s Capital A/c | 5,000 | ||||
| (Being adjustment entry Passed for treatment of Goodwill on change in Profit sharing ratio) |
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