A and B are partners in a firm. Net profit of the firm is divided as follows: 1/2 to A, 1/3 to B and 1/6 carried to a Reserve. They admit C as a partner on 1st April, 2023 on which date, the Balance Sheet of the firm was:
| Liabilities | ₹ | Assets | ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital A/cs: A B Reserve Creditors Outstanding Expenses |
50,000 40,000 10,000 20,000 5,000 |
Building Plant and Machinery Stock Debtors Bank |
50,000 30,000 18,000 22,000 5,000 |
| 1,25,000 | 1,25,000 |
Following are the required adjustments on admission of C:
(a) C brings in ₹ 25,000 towards his capital.
(b) C also brings in ₹ 5,000 for 1/5th share of goodwill.
(c) Stock is undervalued by 10%.
(d) Creditors include a liability of ₹ 4,000, which has been decided by the court at ₹ 3,200.
(e) In regard to the Debtors, the following Debts proved Bad or Doubtful-
₹ 2,000 due from X – bad to the full extent;
₹ 4,000 due from Y – insolvent, estate expected to pay only 50%.
You are required to prepare Revaluation Account, Partner’s Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.
[Ans.: Loss on Revaluation – ₹ 1,200; Partner’s Capital A/cs: A – ₹ 58,280; B – ₹ 45,520; C – ₹ 25,000; Balance Sheet Total – ₹ 1,53,000.]
[Hint: Value of Stock: ₹ 20,000 (i.e., ₹ 18,000 ×100/90); Debtors: ₹ 18,000; Creditors ₹ 19,200.]
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