X, Y and Z were sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2 They decided to share future - Accountancy - Reconstitution- Admission of a Partner

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X, Y and Z were sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2
They decided to share future profits and losses in the ratio of
2:3:5 with effect from 1 4 2007 They decided to record the effect
of the following, without affecting their book values:-
(i) Profit and Loss Account Rs 24,000
(ii) Advertisement Suspense Account Rs 12,000
Pass the necessary adjusting entry
Urgent plz :)

Nimisha John · Accepted Answer

Old Ratio=5:3:2
New Ratio=2:3:5
Sacrificing Ratio
X=5/10-2/10=3/10(sacrificing)
Y=3/10-3/10=0
Z=2/10-5/10=-3/10(gaining)
Profit and Loss a/c 24000
Advertisement exp -12000
_______
12000
_______
The gaining partner(Z) will give his share of gain to the
sacrificing partner(X) due to the change in the profit sharing
ratio
Z will give=3/10*12000
=3600
Adjustment Entry:
Z's Capital A/c Dr 3600
To X' Capital A/c 3600