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For computing Goodwill by capitalisation of Average Profit method, the following sequence would be followed:

A. Capitalise the average profit on the basis of Normal Rate of Return

B. Ascertain the firm's Capital - Total Assets - Outside Liabilities

C. Ascertain the average profits based on past years' performance

D. Compute the volume of Goodwill

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Capitalisation of Average Profit method steps: First ascertain average profits from past performance (C), then capitalise it using Normal Rate of Return to get Capitalised Value (A), then compute firm's Capital Employed = Assets - Liabilities (B), and finally Goodwill = Capitalised Value - Capital Employed (D). Hence C, A, B, D.

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