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Hem and Nem are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. Their capitals were Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. They admitted Sam on Jan. 1, 2025 as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits. Sam brought Rs. 60,000 as his capital and does not bring his share of goodwill in cash. Choose the correct journal entry from the following:

DateParticularsL.F.Dr. AmountCr. Amount
Sam's Current A/c Dr.34,000
To Hem's Capital A/c20,400
To Nem's Capital A/c13,600
DateParticularsL.F.Dr. AmountCr. Amount
Sam's Current A/c Dr.22,000
To Hem's Capital A/c13,200
To Nem's Capital A/c8,800
DateParticularsL.F.Dr. AmountCr. Amount
Sam's Capital A/c Dr.22,000
To Hem's Capital A/c13,200
To Nem's Capital A/c8,800
DateParticularsL.F.Dr. AmountCr. Amount
Sam's Current A/c Dr.22,000
To Hem's Current A/c13,200
To Nem's Current A/c8,800

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

This is a hidden goodwill case. Sam's capital of 60,00060,000 for a 1/51/5 share implies total capital of 60,000×5=3,00,00060,000 \times 5 = 3,00,000. Actual combined capital is 80,000+50,000+60,000=1,90,00080,000 + 50,000 + 60,000 = 1,90,000, so goodwill is 1,10,0001,10,000 and Sam's share is 22,00022,000, credited to Hem and Nem in 3:23:2 as 13,20013,200 and 8,8008,800. As he brings no cash, his Current A/c is debited.

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