TextBook Solutions for Punjab School Education Board Class 12 Accountancy Accountancy Part I Chapter 3 Reconstitution Of A Partnership Firm - Admission Of A Partner

A, B, C and D were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2:1. On 1-1-2015 they admitted E as a new partner for 1:10 share in the profits. E brought Rs 10,000 for his share of goodwill premium which was correctly recorded in the books by the accountant. The accountant showed goodwill at Rs 1,00,000 in the books. Was the accountant correct in doing so? Give reason in support of your answer.

Kumar, Gupta and Kavita were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. The firm was engaged in the storage and distribution of canned juice and its godowns were located at three different places in the city. Each godown was being managed individually by Kumar, Gupta and Kavita. Because of increase in business activities at the godown managed by Gupta, he had devote more time. Gupta demanded that his share in the profits of the firm be increased, to which Kumar and Kavita agreed. The new profit sharing ratio was agreed to be 1: 2: 1. For this purpose the goodwill of the firm was valued at two years purchase of the average profits of last five years. The profits of the last five years were as follows: 

You are required to:
(i) Calculate the goodwill of the firm.
(ii) Pass necessary Journal Entry for the treatment of goodwill on change in profit sharing ratio of Kumar, Gupta and Kavita,

On 1-4-2010 Sahil and Charu entered into partnership for sharing profits in the ratio of 4: 3. They admitted Tanu as a new partner on 1-4-2012 for 1/5th share which she acquired equally from Sahil and Charu. Sahil, Charu and Tanu earned profits at a higher rate than the normal rate of return for the year ended 31-3-2013. Therefore, they decided to expand their business. To meet the requirements of additional capital they admitted Puneet as a new partner on 1-4-2013 for 1/7th share in profits which he acquired from Sahil and Charu in 7: 3 ratio.

Calculate: 
(i) New profit sharing ratio of Sahil, Charu and Tanu for the year 2012-13.
(ii) New profit sharing ratio of Sahil, Charu, Tanu and Puneet on Puneet's admission.

Charu and Harsha were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3: 2. On 1-4-2014 their Balance Sheet was as follows:

On the above date Vaishali was admitted for 1/4^th share in the profits of the firm on the following terms:

(a) Vaishali will bring Rs 20,000 for her capital and Rs 4,000 for her share of goodwill premium.
(b) All debtors were considered good.
(c) The market value of investments was Rs 15,000.
(d) There was a liability of Rs 6,000 for workmen compensation.
(e) Capital accounts of Charu and Harsha are to be adjusted on the basis of Vaishali's capital by opening current accounts.

Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners' Capital Accounts.

What is meant by 'Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm'?

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2, 2/5, 1/10. Find the new ratio of remaining partners if Z retires.

Saloni and Shrishti were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7:3. Their capitals were Rs 2,00,000 and Rs 1,50,000 respectively. They admitted Aditi on 1^st April, 2013 as a new partner for 1/6 share in future profits. Aditi brought Rs 1,00,000 as her capital. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm and record necessary journal entries for the above transaction on Aditi's admission.

Mohan and Mahesh were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. On 1^st April, 2012 they admitted Nusrat as a partner in the firm. The Balance Sheet of Mohan and Mahesh on that date was as under:

It was agreed that:
(i) The value of Building and Stock be appreciated to Rs 3,80,000 and Rs 1,60,000 respectively.
(ii) The liabilities of workmen's compensation fund was determined at Rs 2,30,000.
(iii) Nusrat brought in her share of goodwill Rs 1,00,000 in cash.
(iv) Nusrat was to bring further cash as would make her capital equal to 20% of the combined capital of Mohan and Mahesh after above revaluation and adjustments are carried out.
(v) The future profit sharing ratio will be Mohan 2 / 5, Mahesh 2/5, Nusrat 1/5.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm. Also show clearly the calculation of Capital brought by Nusrat.

Kushal Kumar and Kavita were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:1:1. On 1^st April, 2012 their Balance Sheet was as follows:

On the above date Kavita retired and the following was agreed:
(i) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 40,000.
(ii) Land was to be appreciated by 30% and building was to be depreciated by Rs 1,00,000.
(iii) Value of furniture was to be reduced by Rs 20,000.
(iv) Bad debts reserve is to be increased to Rs 15,000.
(v) 10% of the amount payable to Kavita was paid in cash and the balance was transferred to her Loan Account.
(vi) Capitals of Kushal and Kumar will be in proportion to their new profit sharing ratio. The surplus/deficit, if any in their Capital Accounts will be adjusted through Current Accounts.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of Kushal and Kumar after Kavita's retirement.

State the ratio in which the partners share profits or losses on revaluation of assets and liabilities, when there is a change in profit sharing ratio amongst existing partners?