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In case of retirement of a partner from a firm, any lump sum amount paid to a retiring partner in excess of what is due to him, shall be treated as his share of __________.

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✅ Correct Option: 1

When the amount payable is settled by a lump sum higher than the balance actually due after all adjustments, the excess represents the value the continuing partners are paying for the retiring partner's interest in the firm's earning capacity. That excess is therefore treated as his share of goodwill and debited to the gaining partners.

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