MOTI, CHOTI and GUDDU are partners in a firm sharing profits according to their capitals. Their capitals as on April 1, 2025 were Rs. 1,80,000; Rs. 1,40,000; and Rs. 1,40,000 respectively. MOTI retired on above date. Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 92,000 and the retiring partner's share is adjusted through the capital accounts of remaining partners. Correct Journal entry for recording effect of goodwill in the books of the firm will be:
MOTI, CHOTI and GUDDU are partners in a firm sharing profits according to their capitals. Their capitals as on April 1, 2025 were Rs. 1,80,000; Rs. 1,40,000; and Rs. 1,40,000 respectively. MOTI retired on above date. Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 92,000 and the retiring partner's share is adjusted through the capital accounts of remaining partners. Correct Journal entry for recording effect of goodwill in the books of the firm will be:
Solution
Profits are shared in the capital ratio . Moti's share of goodwill . Choti and Guddu gain in , i.e. equally, so each is debited 18,000 and Moti's capital is credited with 36,000.
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