A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. B retired and the new profit-sharing ratio between A and C was 2 : 1. On B's retirement, the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 90,000. Pass necessary Journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on B's retirement.

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Solution

Journal

Particulars

L.F.

Debit

Amount

Rs

Credit

Amount

Rs

A’s Capital A/c

Dr.

15,000

C’s Capital A/c

Dr.

15,000

To B’s Capital A/s

30,000

(Adjustment B’s share of goodwill made)

Working Notes:

WN 1 Calculation of Gaining Ratio

Old Ratio (A, B and C) = 3 : 2 : 1

B retires from the firm.

New Ratio (A and C) = 2 : 1

Gaining RatioNew Ratio − Old Ratio

∴Gaining Ratio = 1 : 1

WN 2 Adjustment of Goodwill

Goodwill of the firm = Rs 90,000

B’s share of goodwill

This share of goodwill is to be debited to remaining Partners’ Capital Accounts in their gaining ratio (i.e. 1 : 1).

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Journal
Particulars		L.F.	Debit Amount Rs	Credit Amount Rs
A’s Capital A/c	Dr.		15,000
C’s Capital A/c	Dr.		15,000
To B’s Capital A/s				30,000
(Adjustment B’s share of goodwill made)