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प्रश्न
State whether the following statements is true or false :
If goodwill is written off retiring partner’s capital account is debited.
पर्याय
True
False
उत्तर
True
Explanation: The old goodwill already existing in the books of a firm (as reflected in the Old Balance Sheet prior to retirement) is written off by debiting All Partners’ Capital Accounts (including retiring partner) in their old profit sharing ratio and by crediting the Goodwill A/c.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why are heirs of a retiring/deceased partner entitled to a share of goodwill of the firm?
Kavi, Ravi, Kumar and Guru were partners in the firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:2:1. On 1.2.2017, Guru retired and the new profit sharing ratio decided between Kavi, Ravi and Kumar were 3:1:1. On Guru’s retirement, the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 3, 60,000. Showing your working notes clearly, pass necessary journal entry in the books of the firm for the treatment of goodwill on Guru’s retirement
Neetu, Meetu and Teetu were partners in a firm. On 1st January, 2018, Meetu retired. On Meetu's retirement the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs 4,20,000.
Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on Meetu's retirement.
Answer in one sentence only.
How would you adjust retiring partner’s share of goodwill without opening goodwill account?
Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :
When goodwill is raised at its full value and it is written off __________ account is to be credited.
Select the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below :
If the goodwill is raised to the extent of retiring partners share ___________ account is to be debited.
State whether the following statements is true or false :
Retiring partner is entitled to his share of goodwill.
Complete the following sentence.
"If goodwill already appears in the books, it will be written off by debiting all partner's capital account in their ______ ratio"?
Gobind, Hari and Pratap are partners. On the retirement of Gobind, the goodwill already appears on the Balance Sheet at Rs. 24,000. The goodwill will be written off ______
Which Accounting standard states that Goodwill, in general, is recorded in the books only when some consideration in money or money's worth has been paid for it?
According to AS-26 which goodwill is recorded in the books?
Retiring partner's share of goodwill is debited to remaining partners in their ______.
How Goodwill is recorded on the retirement of a partner?
Madhu, Manav and Mukul were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2: 1. On 31st March, 2021 Mukul retired from the firm. On Mukul's retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 3,00,000. Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill without opening Goodwill Account on Mukul's retirement.
Vibha, Sudha and Ashish were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio 2:3:1. Sudha retired and the balance in her capital account after making necessary adjustments on account of reserves, revaluation of assets and re-assessment of liabilities was ₹ 85,000. Vibha and Ashish agreed to pay Sudha ₹ 1,15,000 in full settlement of her claim. Record the necessary journal entry for goodwill on Sudha's retirement.
Kamal, Rahul and Neeraj were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5: 3: 2. On 31st March, 2002, their Balance Sheet was as under:
| Balance Sheet of Kamal, Rahul and Neeraj on 31st March, 2022 | ||||
| Liabilities | Amount (₹) | Amount (₹) | Assets | Amount (₹) |
| Capitals: | Land and Building | 1,70,000 | ||
| Kamal | 1,20,000 | 3,60,000 | Plant and Machinery | 2,60,000 |
| Rahul | 1,20,000 | Stock | 1,00,000 | |
| Neeraj | 1,20,000 | Debtors | 80,000 | |
| General Reserve | 1,20,000 | Cash | 50,000 | |
| Sundry Creditors | 1,80,000 | |||
| 6,60,000 | 6,60,000 | |||
On the above date, Rahul retired and following terms are agreed upon:
- Goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 3,50,000.
- An item of ₹ 10,000 included in sundry creditors is not likely to be claimed and hence written off. Stock was valued at ₹ 90,000.
- Capital of the new firm was fixed a ₹ 2,10,000 and the same will be adjusted in the profit sharing ratio of the remaining partners. For this purpose the required cash will be brought in or paid off as the case may be.
- Amount payable to Rahul will be transferred to his loan account.
Prepare Revaluation Account and Partners' Capital Accounts on Rahul's retirement.
