10. A and B are partners in a firm. They admitted C as a new partner for 1/3 share. At the time of admission of C, the following items were appear in the balance sheet of A & B- a. General Reserve Rs. 40.000 b. Profit & Loss A/C (Dr.) Rs. 14.000 c. Advertisement Suspense A/C Rs. 5,000 Record the journal entries 3.
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Answer:
. A's Capital a/c.... Dr. 1800
B's Capital a/c.... Dr. 1200
To Goodwill a/c 3000
(Being goodwill written off in the ratio of 3:2)
2. Cash a/c.. Dr. 40000
To C's Capital a/c 30000
To Premium for goodwill a/c 10000
(Being capital and premium for goodwill brought in by C)
3. Premium for Goodwill a/c... Dr. 10000
To A's Capital a/c 5000
To B's Capital a/c 5000
(Being premium for goodwill brought in by C distributed among the partners in the ratio of 1:1)
Working Note:
1. Calculation of sacrificing ratio:
A's sacrifice= 3/5- 5/10= 1/10
B's sacrifice= 2/5- 3/10= 1/10
Sacrificing ratio= 1:1
2. Distribution of premium for goodwill:
A's share= 10000 * 1/2= 5000
B's share= 10000 * 1/2= 5000