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X, Y and Z are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 with effect from 1st April, 2019. They also decide to record the effect of the following accumulated profits, losses and reserves without affecting their book values by passing a single entry .
Book Values (₹)
General Reserve 6,000
Profit and Loss A/c (Credit) 24,000
Advertisement Suspense A/c 12,000
Pass an Adjustment Entry.

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Journal


Date

Particulars

L.F.

Debit

Amount

(₹)

Credit

Amount

(₹)

2019
April 1


Z’s Capital A/c


Dr.


5,400

To X’s Capital A/c

5,400

(Adjustment for General Reserve, Profit and Loss A/c and Advertisement Suspense account is made on change in profit sharing ratio)

Working Notes:

WN 1

WN 2 Calculation of Sacrificing (or Gaining) Ratio

Old Ratio (X, Y and Z) = 5 : 3 : 2

New Ratio (X, Y and Z) = 2 : 3 : 5

Sacrificing (or Gaining) Ratio = Old Ratio − New Ratio


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