Solution
Net Assets taken over:
Assets = Rs 3,00,000
Less: Liabilities = Rs 20,000
Net Assets = Rs 2,80,000
Purchase Consideration = Rs 3,15,000
Calculating the difference:
Purchase Consideration - Net Assets
= 3,15,000 - 2,80,000
= Rs 35,000
Since the Purchase Consideration (Rs 3,15,000) exceeds the Net Assets (Rs 2,80,000), the difference of Rs 35,000 represents Goodwill.
Goodwill is an intangible asset, and assets are debited when they are acquired.
The journal entry would show:
| Particulars | Debit (Rs) | Credit (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Purchase A/c | 3,00,000 | |
| Goodwill A/c | 35,000 | |
| To Blue Prints Ltd. | 3,15,000 | |
| To Liabilities | 20,000 |
Therefore, Goodwill Account will be debited with Rs 35,000.
Note: The question's wording mentions "excess of net assets over purchase consideration" but actually the purchase consideration exceeds net assets, resulting in Goodwill, not Capital Reserve. Capital Reserve would arise only if net assets exceeded purchase consideration.
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