Rajesh and Ravi share profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2024 showed: Creditors ₹38,500, Outstanding Rent ₹4,000, Capitals – Rajesh ₹29,000, Ravi ₹15,000; and assets – Cash ₹2,000, Stock ₹15,000, Prepaid Insurance ₹1,500, Debtors ₹9,400 less Provision ₹400 (₹9,000), Machinery ₹19,000, Building ₹35,000, Furniture ₹5,000. Raman is admitted with a capital of ₹16,000; the new ratio is 5 : 3 : 2. Raman cannot bring goodwill in cash, so goodwill is valued on the basis of his share and capital. Revaluations: (a) Stock down 5%; (b) Provision for Doubtful Debts ₹500; (c) Furniture down 10%; (d) Building valued at ₹40,000. Prepare the necessary Ledger Accounts and the Balance Sheet.
Revaluation Account
| Particulars (Dr.) | ₹ | Particulars (Cr.) | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Stock A/c | 750 | By Building A/c | 5,000 |
| To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c | 100 | ||
| To Furniture A/c | 500 | ||
| To Profit (Rajesh 2,190; Ravi 1,460) | 3,650 | ||
| Total | 5,000 | Total | 5,000 |
Partners’ Capital Accounts
| Particulars (Dr.) | Rajesh | Ravi | Raman | Particulars (Cr.) | Rajesh | Ravi | Raman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Rajesh’s / Ravi’s Capital (Goodwill) | – | – | 3,270 | By Balance b/d | 29,000 | 15,000 | – |
| To Balance c/d | 32,825 | 18,095 | 12,730 | By Cash A/c (Capital) | – | – | 16,000 |
| By Revaluation A/c | 2,190 | 1,460 | – | ||||
| By Raman’s Capital (Goodwill) | 1,635 | 1,635 | – | ||||
| Total | 32,825 | 18,095 | 16,000 | Total | 32,825 | 18,095 | 16,000 |
Balance Sheet after Raman’s admission
| Liabilities | ₹ | Assets | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors | 38,500 | Cash (2,000 + 16,000) | 18,000 |
| Outstanding Rent | 4,000 | Stock (15,000 – 750) | 14,250 |
| Capitals: Rajesh 32,825; Ravi 18,095; Raman 12,730 | 63,650 | Prepaid Insurance | 1,500 |
| Debtors (9,400 – 500) | 8,900 | ||
| Machinery | 19,000 | ||
| Building (35,000 + 5,000) | 40,000 | ||
| Furniture (5,000 – 500) | 4,500 | ||
| Total | 1,06,150 | Total | 1,06,150 |
Working Note: Capital before goodwill = ₹31,190 + ₹16,460 + ₹16,000 = ₹63,650. Capitalised value (on Raman’s share) = ₹16,000 × 10/2 = ₹80,000. Goodwill = ₹16,350; Raman’s share = ₹16,350 × 2/10 = ₹3,270, credited to Rajesh and Ravi equally (₹1,635 each).
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