X, Y and Z were equal partners in a firm. On 31st March, 2023, their Balances Sheet was as follows:

Liabilities Assets
Creditors
General Reserve
Workmen Compensation Reserve
Capital A/cs:
X
Y
Z
77,000
26,000
32,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
Bank
Debtors
Stock
Investments
Furniture
Machinery
Profit & Loss A/c
Advertisement Suspense A/c
47,000
23,000
1,10,000
17,000
10,000
35,000
11,000
2,000
2,55,000 2,55,000

On the above date, Z retires from the firm and X and Y decided to share future profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. partners decide to show accumulated profits, losses and reserves in the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm at their original values.

Pass an ‘Adjustment Entry’ for the treatment of accumulated profits, losses and reserves.

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