Aan and Shaan share profits in 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2024 showed: Creditors ₹2,00,000, Employees’ Provident Fund ₹30,000, Bank Overdraft ₹1,70,000, Reserve ₹1,50,000, Capitals – Aan ₹7,00,000, Shaan ₹6,00,000; and assets – Cash ₹1,48,000, Debtors ₹2,05,000 less Provision ₹3,000 (₹2,02,000), Stock ₹2,00,000, Plant and Machinery ₹6,00,000, Building ₹7,00,000. Mohan is admitted for a 1/4th share: (i) Mohan brings capital equal to 1/4th of the total capital of Aan and Shaan after all adjustments including premium; (ii) Building appreciated 20% and stock depreciated to 70%; (iii) Provision for Doubtful Debts raised to ₹10,000; (iv) a provision of ₹18,000 for outstanding legal charges; (v) Mohan’s share of goodwill premium calculated as ₹1,00,000. Prepare the Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet.
Revaluation Account
| Particulars (Dr.) | ₹ | Particulars (Cr.) | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Stock A/c | 60,000 | By Building A/c | 1,40,000 |
| To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c | 7,000 | ||
| To Outstanding Legal Charges A/c | 18,000 | ||
| To Profit (Aan 33,000; Shaan 22,000) | 55,000 | ||
| Total | 1,40,000 | Total | 1,40,000 |
Partners’ Capital Accounts
| Particulars (Dr.) | Aan | Shaan | Mohan | Particulars (Cr.) | Aan | Shaan | Mohan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Balance c/d | 8,83,000 | 7,22,000 | 4,01,250 | By Balance b/d | 7,00,000 | 6,00,000 | – |
| By Cash A/c (Capital) | – | – | 4,01,250 | ||||
| By Premium for Goodwill A/c | 60,000 | 40,000 | – | ||||
| By Revaluation A/c | 33,000 | 22,000 | – | ||||
| By Reserve A/c | 90,000 | 60,000 | – | ||||
| Total | 8,83,000 | 7,22,000 | 4,01,250 | Total | 8,83,000 | 7,22,000 | 4,01,250 |
Balance Sheet after Mohan’s admission
| Liabilities | ₹ | Assets | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors | 2,00,000 | Cash (1,48,000 + 1,00,000 + 4,01,250) | 6,49,250 |
| Bank Overdraft | 1,70,000 | Debtors (2,05,000 – 10,000) | 1,95,000 |
| Employees’ Provident Fund | 30,000 | Stock | 1,40,000 |
| Outstanding Legal Charges | 18,000 | Plant and Machinery | 6,00,000 |
| Capitals: Aan 8,83,000; Shaan 7,22,000; Mohan 4,01,250 | 20,06,250 | Building (7,00,000 + 1,40,000) | 8,40,000 |
| Total | 24,24,250 | Total | 24,24,250 |
Working Note: Premium ₹1,00,000 shared 3 : 2 (Aan ₹60,000; Shaan ₹40,000). Mohan’s capital = 1/4 of (₹8,83,000 + ₹7,22,000) = 1/4 × ₹16,05,000 = ₹4,01,250.
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