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X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. On 31st March, 2019, their Balance Sheet showed General Reserve of ₹ 60,000. It was decided that in future they will share profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Pass necessary Journal entry in each of the following alternative cases:
(i) When General Reserve is not to be shown in the new Balance Sheet.
(ii) When General Reserve is to be shown in the new Balance Sheet.
Solution
(i) If they do not want to show General Reserve in the new Balance Sheet
Journal
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Date |
Particulars |
L.F. |
Debit Amount (₹) |
Credit Amount (₹) |
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2019 |
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To X’s Capital A/c |
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40,000 |
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To Y’s Capital A/c |
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20,000 |
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(Adjustment of balance in General Reserve A/c in old ratio) |
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Working Notes:
WN1 Calculation of Share of General Reserve
X's share = `60,000 xx 2/3 = 40,000`
Y's share = `60,000 xx 1/3 = 20,000`
(ii) If they want to show General Reserve in the new Balance Sheet
Journal
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Date |
Particulars |
L.F. |
Debit Amount (₹) |
Credit Amount (₹) |
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2019 |
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To X’s Capital A/c |
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4,000 |
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(Adjustment of balance in General Reserve A/c in sacrificing/gaining ratio) |
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Working Notes:
WN1 Calculation of Gain/Sacrfice
Sacrificing Ratio = Old ratio - New Ratio
X = `2/3 - 3/5 = 1/5` (sacrifice)
Y = `1/3 - 2/5 = -1/15` (gain)
WN2 Calculation of Compensation by Y to X
Amount to be compensated = `60,000 xx 1/15 = 4,000`
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₹ |
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