A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Firm is maintaining fixed capital accounts. B retired and the value of goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 1,80,000.
The journal entry for adjustment of goodwill will be :
A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Firm is maintaining fixed capital accounts. B retired and the value of goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 1,80,000.
The journal entry for adjustment of goodwill will be :
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
B's share of goodwill , borne by A and C in their gaining ratio , that is and . Under fixed capitals all such adjustments pass through current accounts, whose balance is later transferred to B's capital account.