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Arrange the following accounting treatment steps in order/sequence in case of admission of a partner in a firm.

A. Adjustment of the partner's capital account balance.

B. Transfer of revaluation profit to capital account of partners.

C. Calculation of New Profit Ratio & Gaining Ratio.

D. Transfer of premium of goodwill to old partner's capital account.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Ratios are computed first, since the sacrificing ratio governs distribution of the goodwill premium. Goodwill premium is then credited to the sacrificing partners, revaluation profit or loss is transferred next, and capital accounts are adjusted last once all other entries have settled the balances.

Order: C, D, B, A.

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