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:
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Sam's Current A/c Dr. 34,000 To Hem's Capital A/c 20,400 To Nem's Capital A/c 13,600
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Sam's Current A/c Dr. 22,000 To Hem's Capital A/c 13,200 To Nem's Capital A/c 8,800
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Sam's Capital A/c Dr. 22,000 To Hem's Capital A/c 13,200 To Nem's Capital A/c 8,800
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount Sam's Current A/c Dr. 22,000 To Hem's Current A/c 13,200 To Nem's Current A/c 8,800
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:
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Current A/c Dr. | 34,000 | |||
| To Hem's Capital A/c | 20,400 | |||
| To Nem's Capital A/c | 13,600 |
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Current A/c Dr. | 22,000 | |||
| To Hem's Capital A/c | 13,200 | |||
| To Nem's Capital A/c | 8,800 |
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Capital A/c Dr. | 22,000 | |||
| To Hem's Capital A/c | 13,200 | |||
| To Nem's Capital A/c | 8,800 |
| Date | Particulars | L.F. | Dr. Amount | Cr. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Current A/c Dr. | 22,000 | |||
| To Hem's Current A/c | 13,200 | |||
| To Nem's Current A/c | 8,800 |
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
This is a hidden goodwill case. Sam's capital of for a share implies total capital of . Actual combined capital is , so goodwill is and Sam's share is , credited to Hem and Nem in as and . As he brings no cash, his Current A/c is debited.
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