A partnership firm earned net profits during the last 3 years ended 31st March as follows:
2016-17,000 2017-20,000 2018-23,000
The capital investment in the firm throughout the above- mentioned period has been ?80,000. having regard to the risk involved , 15% is considered to be a fair return on the capital.
Calculate value of goodwill on the basis of 2 years purchase of average super profit during the above- mentioned 3 years.
Dear Student
Calculation of Goodwill | |
Year | Profits |
2016 | 17000 |
2017 | 20000 |
2018 | 23000 |
60000 |
Actual Profits = 60000 |
Normal Profits = % of fair return * Capital employed |
Normal Profits = 15% * 80000 |
Normal Profit = 12000 |
Super Profits = Actual profit - Normal Profit |
Super Profits = 60000 - 12000 = 48000 |
Goodwill = Super Profit / Normal rate of return = 48000 / 15% = 320000 Regards |