DK Goel Solutions Q 39 Chapter 3 Admission of a Partner Class 12 CBSE [2023-24]
Step-by-step solution of Question 39, Chapter 3 Admission of a Partner, DK Goel Class 12 Accountancy 2023-24 for the CBSE Board.
Question 39
A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 1st April, 2022 they admit C as a new partner for 1/4th share. C acquires 1/5th of his share from A.
Goodwill on C’s admission is to be valued on the basis of capitalisation of average profits of the last five years. Profits were :
- Year ended 31st March, 2018 — Profit ₹ 50,000
- 31st March, 2019 — Profit ₹ 1,20,000 (including gain of ₹ 40,000 from sale of fixed assets)
- 31st March, 2020 — Loss ₹ 60,000 (after charging Loss by Fire ₹ 50,000)
- 31st March, 2021 — Loss ₹ 1,00,000 (after charging voluntary retirement compensation paid ₹ 1,50,000)
- 31st March, 2022 — Profit ₹ 1,90,000
On 1st April, 2022, the firm had assets of ₹ 7,00,000 and external liabilities of ₹ 2,20,000.
The normal rate of return on capital is 12%.
C brings in ₹ 1,25,000 for his capital but is unable to bring his share of goodwill in cash.
- (i) You are required to calculate C’s share of goodwill,
- (ii) Pass necessary journal entries, and
- (iii) Calculate new profit sharing ratios.


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