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Page No 127:

Question 1.A1:

Objective type questions :
Answer in one sentence only.

Who is a retiring partner?

Answer:

A partner retiring from a firm, i.e. ceasing to be a partner of the firm due to agreement between them or at his own will or due to any other reason, is called a retiring partner.

Page No 127:

Question 1.A2:

Objective type questions :
Answer in one sentence only.

What is gaining ratio?

Answer:

Gaining ratio is the ratio in which the continuing partners acquire the retiring partner’s share. It is calculated on retirement or death of a partner for adjusting the retiring partner’s share of goodwill. The formula for calculation of gaining ratio is as follows:

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

Page No 127:

Question 1.A3:

Objective type questions :
Answer in one sentence only.

How would you treat General Reserve on retirement of a partner?

Answer:

The amount of general reserve is transferred to the capital accounts of all the partners in their profit sharing ratio. This is done to give the retiring partner his amount of share in the accumulated profits of the firm. Hence, All Partners’ Capital Accounts are credited with their respective shares.

Page No 127:

Question 1.A4:

Objective type questions :
Answer in one sentence only.

How is amount due to a retiring partner settled?

Answer:

The amount due to a retiring partner is assumed to be paid through loan if nothing is mentioned in the question regarding the mode of payment. The capital account of the retiring or the deceased partner is closed by transferring the balancing figure to the credit side of the Retiring/Deceased Partner’s Loan A/c. The Retiring/Deceased Partner’s Loan A/c will be shown on the Liabilities side of the New Balance Sheet (post retirement/death).

Page No 127:

Question 1.A5:

Objective type questions :
Answer in one sentence only.

How would you adjust retiring partner’s share of goodwill without opening goodwill account?

Answer:

The retiring partner is paid his share of goodwill by debiting the Remaining Partners’ Capital Accounts in their gaining ratio and crediting the Retiring Partner’s Capital Account with the amount of premium.

Page No 127:

Question 1.A6:

Objective type questions :
Answer in one sentence only.

When is the gaining ratio to be calculated?

Answer:

Gaining ratio needs to be calculated at the time of retirement or death of a partner for adjusting the retiring (or deceased) partner’s share of goodwill.

Page No 127:

Question 1.B1:

Write the term / word / phrase which can substitute each of the following statement :

The account which shows revaluation of assets and liabilities.

Answer:

Revaluation or Profit and Loss Adjustment Account

Explanation: The account which shows revaluation of assets and liabilities is called Revaluation or Profit and Loss Adjustment Account.  This account records the revised values of assets and liabilities, so that the retiring partner can be paid his share of profits that the firm has earned till the date of his retirement.

Page No 127:

Question 1.B2:

Write the term / word / phrase which can substitute each of the following statement :

Debit balance of revaluation account.

Answer:

Loss on revaluation

Explanation: Debit balance of Revaluation Account represents "Loss on revaluation." Such loss is transferred to All Partners’ Capital Accounts in their old profit-sharing ratio (including the retiring partner).

Page No 127:

Question 1.B3:

Write the term / word / phrase which can substitute each of the following statement :

The proportion in which the continuing partners benefit due to retirement of partner.

Answer:

Gaining Ratio

Explanation: The proportion in which the continuing partners benefit due to retirement of a partner is called gaining ratio. It is calculated on the retirement or death of a partner for adjusting the retiring/deceased partner’s share of goodwill.

Page No 127:

Question 1.B4:

Write the term / word / phrase which can substitute each of the following statement :

Excess of actual capital over proportionate capital.

Answer:

Surplus Capital

Explanation: Excess of actual capital over proportionate capital is regarded as surplus capital.  This implies that the actual capital of the partners is more than what the capital should be on a proportionate basis. It is to be transferred to the current account or it may be withdrawn by the partners as per the terms of the agreement.

Page No 127:

Question 1.B5:

Write the term / word / phrase which can substitute each of the following statement :

The method under which amount payable to the retiring partner is paid off at a time.

Answer:

Lump-sum method

Explanation: The method under which the amount payable to a retiring partner is paid off at a time is termed as Lump-sum method. Under this method, nothing is to be transferred to his loan account, as the payment is made in one single instalment and accordingly, no interest is to be paid to him.

Page No 127:

Question 1.B6:

Write the term / word / phrase which can substitute each of the following statement :

Capital account of a retiring partner always shows balance.

Answer:

Credit balance

Explanation: The capital account of a retiring partner always shows credit balance. This is because the amount due to him in the form of share in profits of revaluation account, share of goodwill, accumulated profits and reserves, etc. is always more than the amount which decreases his claim such as drawings, share in accumulated losses, etc.

Page No 127:

Question 1.C1:

Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :

The profit or loss from revaluation on retirement of partner is shared by ___________.
a) all the partners
b) the remaining partners
c) only retiring partner
d) none of these

Answer:

The profit or loss from revaluation on retirement of a partner is shared by all the partners.

Explanation: Revaluation profit arising on retirement of a partner is shared by all the partners in their old profit sharing ratio (including the retiring partner).

Page No 127:

Question 1.C2:

Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :

X, Y, and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. If Y retires then new ratio will be ___________.
a) 5:2
b) 5:3
c) 3:2
d) 1:1

Answer:

X, Y, and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. If Y retires, then the new ratio will be 5:2.

Explanation: The new profit sharing ratio between X and Z can be calculated by simply striking out the share of the retiring partner, i.e. Y. In the given question, Y retires. So, his share will be taken out and the remaining partners will share future profits or losses in the ratio of 5:2.

Page No 127:

Question 1.C3:

Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :

When goodwill is raised at its full value and it is written off __________ account is to be credited.
a) cash
b) goodwill
c) all partners capital account
d) loan

Answer:

When goodwill is raised at its full value and it is written off, goodwill account is to be credited.

Explanation: When goodwill is raised in the books of the firm at its full value and it is written off, then Goodwill Account is to be credited and all partners’ Capital Accounts are to be debited in their old profit sharing ratio.

Page No 127:

Question 1.C4:

Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :

Increase in the value of assets should be ___________ to profit and loss adjustment account.
a) debited
b) credited
c) added
d) none of there

Answer:

Increase in the value of assets should be credited to profit and loss adjustment account.

Explanation: Increase in the value of assets represents appreciation and is a gain for the firm. Therefore, the increased value (of asset) is shown on credit side of the Revaluation Account.

Page No 127:

Question 1.C5:

Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :

If the goodwill is raised to the extent of retiring partners share ___________ account is to be debited.
a) cash
b) goodwill
c) all partner’s capital
d) retiring partners  capital

Answer:

If the goodwill is raised to the extent of retiring partner’s share, goodwill account is to be debited.

Explanation: If the goodwill is raised to the extent of the retiring partner’s share, Goodwill Account is to be debited. It means that the continuing partners have not compensated their share in favour of the retiring partner; so, there is no need to calculate gaining ratio. Still, the retiring partner’s share of goodwill is to be paid, due to which the goodwill account is to be debited.

Page No 127:

Question 1.D1:

State whether the following statements are true or false :

Gaining ratio means old ratio minus new ratio.

Answer:

False

Explanation: Gaining ratio is the ratio in which continuing partners acquire the retiring partner’s share. In other words,

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

Hence, the given statement is incorrect.

Page No 127:

Question 1.D2:

State whether the following statements are true or false :

Retiring partner’s share in profit up to the date of his retirement will be debited to profit and loss suspense account.

Answer:

True

Explanation:
The retiring partner is entitled to his share of profits or losses that have arisen till the date of his retirement. Such shares are dispensed to the retiring partner by debiting the Profit & Loss Suspense Account and crediting the Retiring Partner’s Capital Account. Profit and Loss Suspense Account is opened if any partner retires during the middle of the year as against the usual case of retirement at the year end.

Page No 127:

Question 1.D3:

State whether the following statements are true or false :

Amount due to a retiring partner if not paid, appears as his loan in the books of the firm.

Answer:

True

Explanation: Amount due to a retiring partner, if not paid, appears as his loan in the books of the firm, as it represents a liability that needs to be paid. Also, interest @ 6% p.a. is allowed till the date such amount remains outstanding.

Page No 127:

Question 1.D4:

State whether the following statements are true or false :

Revaluation account is also called Realisation account.

Answer:

False

Explanation: Revaluation Account is different from Realisation Account. Revaluation Account is prepared at the time of admission, retirement or death of a partner, which records the effect of changes in the value of assets and liabilities, whereas, Realisation Account is prepared at the time of dissolution of a firm to record the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities.

Page No 127:

Question 1.D5:

State whether the following statements are true or false :

Retirement of a partner leads to dissolution of the firm unless otherwise agreed upon.

Answer:

True

Explanation: The above statement is true, especially where there are only two partners in a firm and one of them retires. In order to continue the partnership, the firm needs to admit a new partner. Otherwise, the firm will be dissolved.

Page No 127:

Question 1.D6:

State whether the following statements are true or false :

Profit on revaluation account is transferred to continuing partners’ capital account only.

Answer:

False

Explanation:
Revaluation Profit is credited to All Partners’ Capital Accounts (including the retiring partners) in their old profit sharing ratio.



Page No 128:

Question 1:

PRACTICAL PROBLEM

Sanil, Nitish, Sapna were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the proportion of 1/2, 1/3 and 1/6 respectively. Their Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2012 was as follows:
 

Balance Sheet as on 31-03-2012
 
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
Bills Payable
30,000
Machinery
40,000
Capitals:
 
Furniture
5,000
Sanil
80,000
Sundry Assets
60,000
Nitish
50,000
Stock
30,000
Sapna
30,000
Debtors
32,000
 
 
Bank
23,000
 
1,90,000
 
1,90,000
 
 
 
 

Sapna decided to retire on 1st April 2012 on following terms:-

1) Goodwill of the firm will be valued at Rs 30,000/-

2) Furniture was taken over by Sanil for Rs 4,700/-

3) Make a provision for unpaid expenses Rs 1,700/-

4) Out of the amount due to Sapna Rs 7,500/- to be paid by cheque and the remaining amount to be transferred to her loan account.

Answer:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Amount
Rs
Particulars
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Furniture
300
Loss transferred to:
 
Provision for Unpaid Expenses
1,700
Sanil’s Capital
1,000
 
 
 
Nitish’s Capital
667
 
 
 
Sapna’s Capital
333
2,000
 
2,000
 
2,000
 
 
 
 

 

Partners’ Capital Accounts
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Sanil
Nitish
Sapna
Particulars
Sanil
Nitish
Sapna
Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c (Loss)
1,000
667
333
Balance b/d
80,000
50,000
30,000
Furniture A/c
4,700
 
 
Goodwill
15,000
10,000
5,000
Bank A/c
 
 
7,500
 
 
 
 
Loan A/c
 
 
27,167
 
 
 
 
Balance c/d
89,300
59,333
 
 
 
 
 
 
95,000
60,000
35,000
 
95,000
60,000
35,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Balance Sheet
as on April 01, 2012 after Sapna’s retirement
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Bills Payable
30,000
Machinery
40,000
Capital A/cs:
 
Sundry Assets
60,000
Sanil
89,300
 
Stock
30,000
Nitish
59,333
1,48,633
Debtors
32,000
Provision for Unpaid Expenses
1,700
Bank (23,000-7,500)
15,500
Loan A/c of Sapna
27,167
Goodwill
30,000
 
2,07,500
 
2,07,500
 
 
 
 


Note: As per the book the Total of Balance Sheet is Rs 2,12,200 but as per our solution it should be Rs 2,07,500

Page No 128:

Question 2:

PRACTICAL PROBLEM

Pai, Amba and Manoj are partners in a firm sharing profit and losses in the proportion to their capitals. Their Balance Sheet as on 31.3.2012 is as follow:

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2012
 
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
Capitals
 
Cash
3,000
Pai
30,000
Stock
12,000
Amba
30,000
Debtors
20,000
Manoj
15,000
Plant
13,000
Creditors
7,000
Building
20,000
Outstanding Expenses
15,000
Motor Van
31,000
Profit and Loss A/c
20,000
Goodwill
18,000
 
1,17,000
 
1,17,000
 
 
 
 

On the above date Pai retired and the following adjustments have been agreed upon

1) Goodwill was revalued at Rs 15,000

2) Assets and Liabilities were revalued as under debtors Rs 17,000 stock at 90% of book value Building Rs 35,000 Plant Rs 11,500 Motor Van Rs 29, 500, Outstanding expenses Rs 18,000

3) Amba and Manoj contributed additional capital of Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively

4) Balance due to Mr. Pai is transferred to his loan account after paying him Rs 1,000/-

Prepare:- Profit and Loss adjustment A/c,. Partner’s Capital A/c’s and Balance Sheet of new firm

Answer:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Amount
Rs
Particulars
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Reserve for Discount on Debtors
3,000
Building
15,000
Stock
1,200
 
 
Plant
1,500
 
 
Motor van
1,500
 
 
Outstanding Expenses
3,000
 
 
Goodwill
3,000
 
 
Profit transferred to:
 
 
 
Pai’s Capital
720
 
 
 
Amba’s Capital
720
 
 
 
Manoj’s Capital
360
1,800
 
 
 
15,000
 
15,000
 
 
 
 

 

Partners’ Capital Accounts
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Pai
Amba
Manoj
Particulars
Pai
Amba
Manoj
Cash A/c
1,000
 
 
Balance b/d
30,000
30,000
15,000
Loan A/c
37,720
 
 
Profit and Loss Adjustment
A/c (Profit)
720
720
360
Balance c/d
 
58,720
29,360
Profit and Loss A/c
8,000
8,000
4,000
 
 
 
 
Cash A/c
 
20,000
10,000
 
38,720
58,720
29,360
 
38,720
58,720
29,360
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Balance Sheet
as on April 01, 2012 after Pai’s retirement
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Creditors
7,000
Stock
12,000
 
Outstanding Expenses
18,000
Less: Depreciation
1,200
10,800
Capital A/cs:
 
Building
35,000
Amba
58,720
 
Debtors
20,000
 
Manoj
29,360
88,080
Less: Reserve for Doubtful Debts
3,000
17,000
Loan A/c of Pai
37,720
Motor Van
31,000
 
 
 
Less: Depreciation
1,500
29,500
 
 
Goodwill
15,000
 
 
Plant
13,000
 
 
 
Less: Depreciation
1,500
11,500
 
 
Cash
32,000
 
1,50,800
 
1,50,800
 
 
 
 

 Working Notes:

WN1: Distribution of Profit and Loss A/c

Cash Account

Dr.

Cr.

Particulars

Amount

(Rs)

Particulars

Amount

(Rs)

 

 

 

 

Balance b/d

3,000

Pai’s Capital A/c

1,000

Capital A/cs:

 

Balance c/d

32,000

Amba

20,000

 

 

 

Manoj

10,000

30,000

 

 

 

33,000

 

33,000

 

 

 

 



Page No 129:

Question 3:

PRACTICAL PROBLEM

Shailesh, Anil and Das were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio at 3:3:2.
Their Balance Sheet as on 31.3.2012 is as below:

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2012
 
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
Capitals
 
Building
10,000
Shailesh
11,000
Machinery
10,700
Anil
15,000
Furniture
10,000
Das
8,000
Debtors
5,000
Bills Payable
1,900
Stock
6,600
Creditors
9,000
Cash
6,600
Reserve fund
4,000
 
 
 
48,900
 
48,900
 
 
 
 

In 1st April, 2012 Mr. Das retired from the firm on following terms:

1) Shailesh and Anil’s share in reserve fund should be continued in new firm.

2) Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at Rs 4,000 however only Das’s share in it is to be raised in the books and written off immediately

3) Assets to be revalued as under stock Rs 6,300 machinery Rs 10,000 furniture Rs 10,200

4) R.D.D. to be maintained at 10% on debtors

5) Rs 100 to be written off from creditors

6) The amount payable to Mr. Das is to be transferred to his loan account

Prepare:- Profit and Loss adjustment A/c, Partners capital A/c and Balance Sheet of New firm on 1/04/2012

Answer:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Amount
Rs
Particulars
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Stock
300
Furniture
200
Machinery
700
Creditors
100
Reserve for Doubtful Debts
500
Loss transferred to:
 
 
 
Shailesh’s Capital
450
 
 
 
Anil’s Capital
450
 
 
 
Das’s Capital
300
1,200
 
1,500
 
1,500
 
 
 
 

 

Partners’ Capital Accounts
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Shailesh
Anil
Das
Particulars
Shailesh
Anil
Das
Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c (Loss)
450
450
300
Balance b/d
11,000
15,000
8,000
Loan A/c
 
 
9,700
Reserve Fund
 
 
1,000
Goodwill (Written off)
500
500
 
 
 
 
 
Balance c/d
10,050
14,050
 
Goodwill
 
 
1,000
 
11,000
15,000
10,000
 
11,000
15,000
10,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Balance Sheet

as on April 01, 2012 after Mr. Das’s retirement

Liabilities

Amount

Rs

Assets

Amount

Rs

 

 

 

 

Creditors

8,900

Cash

6,600

Reserve Fund

3,000

Machinery

10,700

 

Capital

 

Less: Depreciation

700

10,000

Shailesh

10,050

 

Stock

6,600

 

Anil

14,050

24,100

Less: Depreciation

300

6,300

Bills Payable

1,900

Debtors

5,000

 

Loan A/c of Mr. Das

9,700

Less: Reserve for Doubtful Debts

500

4,500

 

 

Furniture

10,200

 

 

Building

10,000

 

47,600

 

47,600

 

 

 

 

Neha
Working Notes: 
WN1: Calculation of Gaining Ratio


WN2: Calculation Share of Goodwill


WN3: Goodwill written off

Page No 129:

Question 4:

PRACTICAL PROBLEM

Shedge, Mayekar and Raut were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4: 3: 3.
Their Balance Sheet on 31st March 2012 was as given below:-

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2012
 
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
Capitals
 
Furniture
4,200
Shedge
15,000
Stock
13,000
Mayekar
10,000
Debtors
10,000
Raut
10,000
Bill Receivable
18,000
Creditors
8,000
Cash/Bank
2,000
Bank Overdraft
10,000
Profit and Loss A/c (Loss)
5,800
 
53,000
 
53,000
 
 
 
 

Raut retired from the business on above date and it was agreed that the amount due to Raut to be paid immediately by availing overdraft facility

1) His share of goodwill was raised at Rs 3,500

2) Revalue furniture Rs 4,000 and stock Rs 16,000

3) Create R.D.D. at 5% on Debtors.

4) Make provision for outstanding printing bill Rs 6,000. Prepare profit and loss adjustment A/c, Capital A/c and Balance Sheet of continuing partners assuming that goodwill is written off by the continuing partners.

Answer:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Amount
Rs
Particulars
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Furniture
200
Stock
3,000
Reserve for Doubtful Debts
500
Loss to be transferred to:
 
Provision for Outstanding Printing Bill
6,000
Shedge’s Capital
1,480
 
 
 
Mayekar’s Capital
1,110
 
 
 
Raut’s Capital
1,110
3,700
 
6,700
 
6,700
 
 
 
 

 

Partners’ Capital Accounts
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Shedge
Mayeker
Raut
Particulars
Shedge
Mayeker
Raut
Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c (Loss)
1,480
1,110
1,110
Balance b/d
15,000
10,000
10,000
Profit and Loss A/c (Loss)
2,320
1,740
1,740
Goodwill
 
 
3,500
Goodwill (written off)
2,000
1,500
 
 
 
 
 
Bank A/c
 
 
10,650
 
 
 
 
Balance c/d
9,200
5,650
 
 
 
 
 
 
15,000
10,000
13,500
 
15,000
10,000
13,500
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Balance Sheet
as on April 01, 2012 after Raut’s retirement
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Creditors
8,000
Furniture
4,200
 
Bank Overdraft
18,650
Less: Depreciation
200
4,000
Capital A/cs:
 
Stock
16,000
Shedge
9,200
 
Debtors
10,000
 
Mayeker
5,650
14,850
Less: Provision for doubtful debts
500
9,500
Provision for Outstanding Printing Bill
6,000
Bills Receivable
18,000
 
47,500
 
47,500
 
 
 
 

Working Notes:



WN1: Distribution of Profit and Loss A/c (Loss)


WN2: Goodwill written off



Page No 130:

Question 5:

PRACTICAL PROBLEM

Sathe, Deshpande and Madlani were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:2:3.
Their Balance Sheet was as follows:

Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2012

 

Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
Capitals
 
Plant and Machinery
50,000
Sathe
70,000
Building
1,00,000
Deshpande
80,000
Motor Van
20,000
Madlani
50,000
Stock
30,000
Creditors
25,000
Debtors

36,000

 
Bills Payable
12,000
Less: R.D.D.

2,000

34,000
Reserve Fund
25,000
Cash
28,000
 
2,62,000
 
2,62,000
 
 
 
 

Deshpande retired on that date on the following terms:

1) Plant to be depreciated by 10% and Motor Van by 20%.

2) Stock to be appreciated by 10% and building by 20%.

3) R.D.D. is no longer necessary

4) Provision is to be made for Rs 8,000 being compensation to worker

5) The goodwill of the firm to be valued at Rs 40,000 and Deshpande’s share in it should be raised.

6) Both the remaining partners decided to write off the goodwill

7) Amount payable to Shri. Deshpande to be kept as his Loan

Prepare:

1 ) Profit and Loss Adjustment Account

2) Partner’s Capital Accounts

3) New Balance Sheet

Answer:

Profit and Loss Adjustment Account
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Amount
Rs
Particulars
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Plant and Machinery
5,000
Stock
3,000
Motor Van
4,000
Building
20,000
Provision for Compensation to workers
8,000
Reserve for Doubtful Debts
2,000
Profit transferred to:
 
 
 
Sathe’s Capital
4,000
 
 
 
Deshpande’s Capital
1,600
 
 
 
Madlani’s Capital
2,400
8,000
 
 
 
25,000
 
25,000
 
 
 
 

 

Partners’ Capital Accounts
Dr.
Cr.
Particulars
Sathe
Deshpande
Madlani
Particulars
Sathe
Deshpande
Madlani
Goodwill (written off)
5,000
 
3,000
Balance b/d
70,000
80,000
50,000
Loan A/c
81,500
94,600
56,900
Reserve Fund
12,500
5,000
7,500
 
 
 
 
Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c (Profit)
4,000
1,600
2,400
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
8,000
 
 
86,500
94,600
59,900
 
86,500
94,600
59,900
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Balance Sheet
as on April 01, 2012 after Deshpande’s retirement
Liabilities
Amount
Rs
Assets
Amount
Rs
 
 
 
 
Creditors
25,000
Plant
50,000
 
Bills Payable
12,000
Less: Depreciation
5,000
45,000
Provision for worker’s compensation
8,000
Motor Van
20,000
 
Loan A/c of Deshpande
94,600
Less: Depreciation
4,000
16,000
Capital A/cs:
 
Debtors
36,000
Sathe
81,500
 
Building
1,20,000
Madlani
56,900
1,38,400
Stock
33,000
 
 
Cash
28,000
 
2,78,000
 
2,78,000
 
 
 
 

Working Notes:


WN1: Distribution of Reserve Fund:


WN2: Calculation Share of Goodwill


WN3: Goodwill written off


Note: According to the solution provided in the book, amount paid to Deshpande is Rs 34,600 but according to our solution it is Rs 94,600.



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