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At the time of final payment to retiring partner, which of the following adjustment/s is/are necessary in the capital accounts ?

A
Transfer of goodwill
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Transfer of profit or loss on revaluation
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Transfer of reserve
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above

The following adjustments are necessary at the time of final payment to retiring partner:

1. Transfer of reserves

2. Transfer of goodwill

3. Transfer of profit and loss on revaluation
After the adjustment of the above mentioned items, the capital account balance standing to the credit of the retiring partner represents amount to be paid to him.

The continuing partners may discharge the whole claim at the time of retirement. Then the journal entry will be as follows:

Retiring Partner's capital A/c Dr.

To Bank A/c

Sometimes the retiring partner agrees to retain some portion of his claim in the partnership as loan. The journal entry will be as follows:

Retiring Partner's Capital A/c Dr.

To Retiring Partner's Loan A/c

To Bank A/c


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