Question

x y and z were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2 their balance sheet as on 31 03 2013​

Answer 1

Answer:

Total profits of 5 years= ( 70,000+85,000+45,000+35,000-10,000)/5

= 2,25,000/5 = 45,000

2. Value of goodwill based on 2 years purchase= 2 * 45,000= 90,000

Our next step will be the adjustment. We have to pass separate entries for the separate given situation.

1. When goodwill account is opened:- As we have to open a goodwill account, any entry needs to be passed through the goodwill account. So, in this case first we will distribute goodwill among the partners in old ratio and then write off the goodwill in the new ratio.

Goodwill A/c 90,000

To X' capital A/c 45,000

To Y' capital A/c 27,000

To Z' capital A/c 18,000

( Goodwill distributed in ratio 5:3:2)

X' capital A/c 30,000

Y's capital A/c 30,000

Z's capital A/c 30,000

To Goodwill A/c 90,000

( Goodwill written off in 1:1:1)

2. When Goodwill account is not opened:- In this case we have to pass journal entries through the capital accounts of the partners. As there is change in profit sharing ratio, it means one or more partner is purchasing from another partner. So, there is loss to some and gain for some partner.

So, first we need to find the gaining ratio of the partners.

Gaining Ratio = New ratio - Old ratio

X = 1/3 - 5/10 = -5/30

Y = 1/3 - 3/10 = 1/30

Z=1/3 - 2/10 = 4/30

X is the sacrificing partner and Y and Z are the gaining partner. So, Y and Z needs to compensate X.

Goodwill = 90,000 * 5/30= 15,000. So, now 15,000 amount of goodwill will be compensated to X by Y and Z in the ratio of 1:4 i.e gaining ratio.

Y's capital A/c 3000

Z's Capital A/c 12,000

To X's capital A/c 15,000