
Question 9 Chapter 4 - Unimax Class 12 Part 1
9. A, B and C are three partners sharing Profits and Losses in ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 with effect from 1st April, 2021. They also decide to record the effect of the following accumulated profits, losses and reserves without affecting their book figures by passing a single adjusting entry.
General Reserve Rs. 24000
Profit and Loss A/c Rs. 6000 (Cr.)
Advertisement suspense A/c Rs. 12000 (Dr.)
You are required to pass the necessary single adjusting entry.
| Old Share | New Share | Difference |
| A 5/10 | 2/10 | 5/10-2/10=3/10 (Sacrifice) |
| B 3/10 | 3/10 | 3/10-3/10=0 (No change) |
| C 2/10 | 5/10 | 2/10-5/10=[3/10] (Gain) |
Net Accumulated Profits = General Reserve + Profits & Loss A/c (Cr.) – Advertisement Suspense Account
= Rs. 24000 + Rs. 6000 – Rs. 12000
= Rs. 18000
C will pay to A Rs. 5400 ( 18000 x 3/10), on change in profit sharing ratio.
Journal
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Debit | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 2007 | C’s Capital A/c | Dr. | 5400 | ||
| To A’s Capital A/c | 5400 | ||||
| (Being adjustment entry Passed for treatment of accumulated profits and losses on change in constitution) | |||||
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