Question

Write the various matters that need adjustments at the time of retirement of partners.

Answer 1

1. Calculation of new gaining ratio of all the remaining partners of the firm.

2. Calculation of new ratio of the remaining partners of the firm.

3. Calculation of goodwill of the new firm and its accounting treatment.

4. Revaluation of assets and liabilities of the new firm.

5. Distribution of accumulated profits and losses and reserves among all the partners (including the retiring partner).

6. Treatment of Joint Life Policy

7. Settlement of the amount due to the retiring partner

8. Adjustment of capital accounts of the remaining partners in their new profit sharing ratio.