Geeta and Sunita are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. They admit Anita as a new partner. The new profit-sharing ratio between Geeta, Sunita and Anita will be 5 : 3 : 2. Anita brought in ₹25,000 for her share of premium for goodwill. Pass the necessary Journal entries for the treatment of goodwill.
Sacrifice: Geeta = 3/5 – 5/10 = 1/10; Sunita = 2/5 – 3/10 = 1/10. Sacrificing ratio = 1 : 1.
JOURNAL
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. (₹) | Cr. (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash A/c Dr. | 25,000 | |||
| To Premium for Goodwill A/c | 25,000 | |||
| Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. | 25,000 | |||
| To Geeta’s Capital A/c | 12,500 | |||
| To Sunita’s Capital A/c | 12,500 | |||
| (Premium distributed in the sacrificing ratio 1 : 1) |
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