Question

A & B are partners sharing profit & loss of a business equally. They decided to change the profit sharing ratio to 3:2. The value of firm’s goodwill (for which no account aears in the book ) on this date is Rs. 5000 . General Reserve is appearing In the books as Rs. 4000. You are required to pass the necessary adjustment journal entry. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. A's Capital a/c.... Dr. 12000

B's Capital a/c.... Dr. 6000

To Goodwill a/c 18000

(Being goodwill written off in the ratio of 2:1)

2. Cash a/c.... Dr. 38000

To C's Capital a/c 30000

To Premium for Goodwill a/c 8000

(Being capital and part premium for goodwill brought in by C)

3. Premium for Goodwill a/c... Dr. 8000

C's Capital a/c.... Dr. 2000

To A's Capital a/c 6667

To B's Capital a/c 3333

(Being premium for goodwill distributed among the partners in the ratio of 2:1)

Working Note:

Distribution of premium for goodwill:

A's share= 10000 * 2/3= 6667

B's share= 10000 * 1/3= 3333

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