The profits of firm for the five years are as follows:
Year Profit (Rs.) 2012–13 20,000 2013–14 24,000 2014–15 20,000 2015–16 20,000 2016–17 16,000
Calculate the value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of average profits.
The profits of firm for the five years are as follows:
| Year | Profit (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| 2012–13 | 20,000 |
| 2013–14 | 24,000 |
| 2014–15 | 20,000 |
| 2015–16 | 20,000 |
| 2016–17 | 16,000 |
Calculate the value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of average profits.
Solution
Calculation of Average Profit:
Total Profits for 5 years = Rs. 20,000 + Rs. 24,000 + Rs. 20,000 + Rs. 20,000 + Rs. 16,000 = Rs. 1,00,000
Average Profit = = = Rs. 20,000
Calculation of Goodwill:
Goodwill = Average Profit × Number of Years' Purchase
Goodwill = Rs. 20,000 × 3 = Rs. 60,000
The value of goodwill is Rs. 60,000.
Note: "3 years' purchase" means the goodwill is calculated by multiplying the average profit by 3. This represents the buyer's willingness to pay 3 times the annual average profit for the firm's reputation and earning capacity.
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