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Chapter 4: Retirement or Death of a Partner

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New Ratio on Retirement/Death
Continuing partners' New Ratio = Old Share + Share gained from the outgoing partner. If not specified, they take it in their existing OLD ratio.
Gaining Ratio
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Usually equals the old ratio itself when nothing else is agreed.
Goodwill Treatment
The outgoing partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital A/c and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital A/cs in gaining ratio.
Revaluation on Retirement/Death
Profit/loss on revaluation of assets and liabilities is shared by ALL partners — including the outgoing one — in the OLD ratio.
Deceased Partner's Share of Profit
Calculated only up to the date of death (time basis on last year's profit, or an agreed turnover/sales basis) and credited to their Executor's A/c.
Amount Due to Outgoing Partner
Capital + Share of Goodwill + Share of Reserves + Share of Revaluation Profit + Interest/Salary − Drawings − Share of Loss. Paid in cash, transferred to Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
Goodwill — 4 Valuation Methods
Average Profit, Weighted Average Profit, Super Profit (Actual − Normal Profit), and Capitalisation (Capitalised Value − Capital Employed).
Reserves & Accumulated Profit/Loss
Distributed among ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio before settling the outgoing partner's account.
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Numerical Questions and Solutions

Q1(A) A, B and C are partners sharing profit in the ratio of 6:5:4. Calculate new profit sharing ratios if (i) A retires; (ii) B retires…

A, B and C are partners sharing profit in the ratio of 6:5:4. Calculate new profit sharing ratios if (i) A retires; (ii) B retires; (iii) C retires.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio = 6 : 5 : 4.

New ratio of the remaining partners will be calculated by striking out the share of the retiring partner.

When A retires, the new ratio between B and C will be 5:4.

When B retires, the new ratio between A and C will be 6:4.

When C retires, the new ratio between A and B will be 6:5.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q1(B) A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:1:2. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio if B and C retire from …

A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:1:2. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio if B and C retire from the firm.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio = 5:3:1:2.

B and C retire the new ratio between A and D will be 5:2.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q2 X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2/3 : 1/4 : 1/12. Calculate the new ratio if X retires.

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2/3 : 1/4 : 1/12. Calculate the new ratio if X retires.

✅ Solution

Old ratio of X, Y and Z is 2/3:1/4:1/12

New ratio is 8 : 3 : 1/12

New ratio = 8:3:1

When X is retires the new ratio between Y and Z will be 3:1.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q3 L, M and O were partners in a firm sharing profit in the ratio of 3:2:2. M retired and his share was divide equally between L and …

L, M and O were partners in a firm sharing profit in the ratio of 3:2:2. M retired and his share was divide equally between L and O. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of L and O.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of L, M and O is 3:2:2.

M’s Share will be divided into L and O equally.

L’s Gaining = 2/7 of 1/2 = 2/14 or 1/7

L’s New Ratio = 3/7+1/7=3+1/7= 4/7

O’s Gaining = 2/7 of 1/2 = 2/14 or 1/7

L’s New Ratio = 2/7+1/7=2+1/7= 3/7

New Ratio of L and O = 4/7:3/7 or 4 : 3

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q4 A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio 4:3:2. B retires and his share was taken up by A and C in the ratio of 3:2. F…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio 4:3:2. B retires and his share was taken up by A and C in the ratio of 3:2. Find out the new ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 4:3:2

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 4/9:3/9:2/9

B’s Share will be divided between A and C in the ratio of 3:2.

A’s Gaining = 3/5 of 3/9= 9/45

A’s New Ratio = 4/9+9/45=20+9/45=29/45

C’s Gaining = 2/5 of 3/9= 6/45

C’s New Ratio = 2/9+6/45=10 + 6/45=16/45

New Ratio of A and C = 29/45:16/45 or 29 : 16

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q5(A) A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:1. A retires and his share is taken over by B and C equally. Calculate…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:1. A retires and his share is taken over by B and C equally. Calculate the new ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 4:3:1

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 4/8:3/8:2/8

A’s Share will be divided between B and C in equally.

B’s Gaining = 1/2 of 4/8= 1/4

B’s New Ratio = 3/8+1/4=3+2/8=5/8

C’s Gaining = 1/2 of 4/8= 1/4

C’s New Ratio = 1/8+1/4=1 + 2/8=3/8

New Ratio of B and C = 5/8:3/8 or 5 : 3

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q5(B) A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/6. B retires and his share is taken by A and C in the ratio …

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/6. B retires and his share is taken by A and C in the ratio of 5:3. Calculate the new ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 1/2:1/3:1/6

B’s Share will be divided between A and C in the ratio of 5:3.

A’s Gaining = 5/8 of 1/3= 5/24

A’s New Ratio = 1/2+5/24=12+5/24=17/24

C’s Gaining = 3/8 of 1/3= 3/24

C’s New Ratio = 1/6+3/24=4 + 3/24=7/24

New Ratio of A and C = 17/24:7/24 or 17 : 7

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q6 X, Y and Z are partners sharing in the ratio of 2:2:1. Y retires and his share is entirely taken by X. Calculate the new ratio.

X, Y and Z are partners sharing in the ratio of 2:2:1. Y retires and his share is entirely taken by X. Calculate the new ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio = 2:2:1

Old Ratio = 2/5:2/5:1/5

Y’s share is entirely taken by Z

X’s new share = 2/5

Z’s new share = 1/5+ 2/5=3/5

New Ratio of X and Z = 2/5:3/5 or 2:3

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q7 Aman, Naman and Neel were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:1. Neel retires and he surrenders 2/3rd of his sh…

Aman, Naman and Neel were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:1. Neel retires and he surrenders 2/3rd of his share in favour of Aman and the remaining share in favour of Naman. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Aman and Naman.

✅ Solution

It is given that profit sharing ratio of Aman, Naman and Neel is 1:2:1.

Aman Gain = 1/4×2/3=2/12

Naman Gain = 1/4-2/12=3-2/12=1/12

Aman’s New Share = 1/4+2/12=3+2/12=5/12

Naman’s New Share = 2/4+1/12=6+1/12=7/12

Hence, new profit sharing ratio of Aman and Naman = 5:7.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q8 P, Q, R and S were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:2:1. On 31st March, 2022, P retired from the …

P, Q, R and S were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:2:1. On 31st March, 2022, P retired from the firm. P’s share was taken over by Q, R and S in the ratio of 1:2:3. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Q,R and S.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of P, Q, R and S = 4:3:2:1

Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

Q’s Gain = 1/6×4/10=4/60

R’s Gain = 2/6×4/10=8/60

S’s Gain = 3/6×4/10=12/60

Calculation of New Profit Sharing Ratio:-

Q’s New Share = 3/10+4/60=18+4/60=22/60

R’s New Share = 2/10+8/60=12+8/60=20/60

S’s New Share = 1/10+12/60=6+12/60=18/60

New Profit Sharing Ratio = 22:20:18 or 11:10:9

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q9 P, Q and R are in partnership sharing profits and losses as ½, 2/6 and 1/6 respectively. R retires and his share is taken by P and…

P, Q and R are in partnership sharing profits and losses as ½, 2/6 and 1/6 respectively. R retires and his share is taken by P and Q in the ratio of 2:1. Immediately, S is admitted for 1/4th share of profit, 1/3rd of which was given by P and the remaining share was taken equally from P and Q. Calculate new profit sharing ratio after S’s admission.

✅ Solution

Existing Ratio of P and Q = 1/2and 2/6

P’s Share acquired form R = 1/6×2/3=2/18

Q’s Share acquired form R = 1/6×1/3=1/18

P’s New Share = 1/2+2/18=11/18

Q’s New Share = 2/6+1/18=7/18

Share given by P and S = 1/4×1/3=1/12

Remaining share to be acquired by S = 1/4-1/12=3-1/12=2/12 =1/6

It is acquired by S equally from P and Q

S acquires 1/2 of 1/6=1/12each from P and Q

New Share of P = 11/18-1/12-1/12=22-3-3/36=16/36

New Share of Q = 7/18-1/12=14-3/36=11/36

New Profit Sharing Ratio of P, Q and S = 16/36:11/36:1/4

New Profit Sharing Ratio of P, Q and S = 16:11:9.

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q10(A) A, B and C were partners sharing profit in the ratio of 7:5:3. Find out the gaining ratio and new ratio when (i) A retires, (ii) B…

A, B and C were partners sharing profit in the ratio of 7:5:3. Find out the gaining ratio and new ratio when (i) A retires, (ii) B retires or (iii) C retires.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 7:5:3

(i) When A retires the gaining ratio between B and C is 5:3. A retires the New ratio between B and C is 5:3.

(ii) When B retires the gaining ratio between A and C is 7:3. B retires the New ratio between A and C is 7:3.

(iii) When C retires the gaining ratio between A and B is 7:5. C retires the New ratio between A and B is 7:5.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q10(B) X, Y and Z share profits in the ratio of 1/2, 3/10, 1/5. Calculate the gaining ratio and new ratios when: (i) X dies (ii) Y dies o…

X, Y and Z share profits in the ratio of 1/2, 3/10, 1/5. Calculate the gaining ratio and new ratios when:

(i) X dies (ii) Y dies or (iii) Z dies.

✅ Solution

Old ratio of X, Y and Z is 1/2:3/10:1/5

Old ratio of X, Y and Z is 5:3:2

(i) When X dies the gaining ratio between Y and Z is 3:2. X dies the new ratio between Y and Z is 3:2.

(ii) When Y dies the gaining ratio between X and Z is 5:2. Y dies the new ratio between X and Z is 5:2.

(iii) When Z dies the gaining ratio between X and Y is 3:2. Z dies the new ratio between X and Y is 5:3.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q10(C) P, Q, R and S were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:3:1. P and S retire from the firm. Calculate the gaining ratio and…

P, Q, R and S were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:3:1. P and S retire from the firm. Calculate the gaining ratio and new profit sharing ratio of Q and R.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of P, Q, R and S is 5:4:3:1

P and S retire:

Gaining Ratio between Q and R is 4:3

New Ratio between Q and R is 4:3

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q11(A) On 1st April, 2023 Ashish, Namish and Aman were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2/5, 2/5 and 1/5 respectively. On…

On 1st April, 2023 Ashish, Namish and Aman were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2/5, 2/5 and 1/5 respectively. On this date Namish retires. The new profit sharing ratio of Ashish and Aman will be ¾ and ¼ respectively. Calculate gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

Ashish’s Gaining Ratio = 3/4-2/5=15 - 8/20=7/20

Aman’s Gaining Ratio = 1/4-1/5=5 - 4/20=1/20

Gaining Ratio of Ashish and Aman = 7 : 1

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q11(B) On 1st April, 2023 A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of A 5/10, B 3/10 and C 2/10 respectively. On …

On 1st April, 2023 A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of A 5/10, B 3/10 and C 2/10 respectively. On this date B retires. The new profit sharing ratio of A and C will be A 3/5 and C 2/5. Calculate gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

A’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5-5/10=6 - 5/10=1/10

B’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5-2/10=4 - 2/10=2/20

Gaining Ratio of A and B = 1 : 2

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q12(A) A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of ½: 1/3: 1/6. C retires and A and B decide to share future profits equally.…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of ½: 1/3: 1/6. C retires and A and B decide to share future profits equally. Calculate the gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

A’s Gaining Ratio = 1/2-1/2=0

B’s Gaining Ratio = 1/2-1/3=3 - 2/6=1/6

B’s Gaining Ratio 1/6

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q12(B) A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:3:2. A retires and B, C and D decide to share the profits and losse…

A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:3:2. A retires and B, C and D decide to share the profits and losses equally in future. Calculate the gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

B’s Gaining Ratio = 1/3-4/14=14 - 12/42=2/42

C’s Gaining Ratio = 1/2-3/14=14 - 9/42=5/42

D’s Gaining Ratio = 1/3-2/14=14 - 6/42=8/42

Gaining Ratio of B, C and D = 2/42 : 5/42 :8/42

Gaining Ratio of B, C and D = 2 : 5 : 8

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q13 Rekha, Ruchi and Suruchi are partners. Ruchi retires. Calculate new ratio if continuing partners acquired her share in the ratio o…

Rekha, Ruchi and Suruchi are partners. Ruchi retires. Calculate new ratio if continuing partners acquired her share in the ratio of 2 : 3. Also mention the gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Rekha’s Gain = 2/5 of 1/3= 2/15

Rekha’s New share = 1/3+2/15=5 + 2/15=7/15

Suruchi’s Gain = 3/5 of 1/3= 3/15

Suruchi’s New share = 1/3+3/15=5 + 3/15=8/15

New Ratio of Rekha and Suruchi = 7/15 and 8/15

New Ratio of Rekha and Suruchi = 7 : 8

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q14 X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/9: 1/3 and 5/9. Z retires and surrenders 3/4th of this share in favour o…

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/9: 1/3 and 5/9. Z retires and surrenders 3/4th of this share in favour of X and remaining in favour of Y. Calculate new ratio and gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Z’s share will be divided between X and Y in the ratio of3/4 : 1/4

X’s Gaining Ratio = 3/4 of 5/9= 15/36

X’s New Share = 1/9+15/36=4 + 15/36=19/36

Y’s Gaining Ratio = 1/4 of 5/9= 5/36

Y’s New Share = 1/3+5/36=12 + 5/36=17/36

New Ratio of X and Y = 19/36 : 17/36

New Ratio of Rekha and Suruchi = 19 : 17

Gaining Ratio of X and Y = 3 : 1

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q15 P, Q, R and S were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3:5:2. S retires and his share is acquired by Q and R in the ratio…

P, Q, R and S were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3:5:2. S retires and his share is acquired by Q and R in the ratio of 3: 2. Calculate new ratio and gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

S’s share will be divided between Q and R in the ratio of 3 : 2.

Q’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5 of 2/12= 6/60

Q’s New Share = 3/12+6/60=15 + 6/60=21/60

R’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5 of 2/12= 4/60

R’s New Share = 5/12+4/60=25 + 4/60=29/60

P’s share will remain the same 2/12

New Ratio of P,Q and R = 2/12 : 21/60:29/60

New Ratio of P, Q and R = 10 : 21 : 29/60

New Ratio of P, Q and R = 10 : 21 : 29

Gaining Ratio of Q and R = 3 : 2

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q16 A and B were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3. On 1st April, 2021 they admitted C as a new partner for 1/4th share whi…

A and B were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3. On 1st April, 2021 they admitted C as a new partner for 1/4th share which he acquired from A and B in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 1st April 2022, another new partner D was admitted for 1/6th share which he acquires 1/10 from A and 1/15 from C. On 1st April, 2023 A dies and his share was taken over by B, C and D equally.

Calculate :

(i) New profit sharing ratio of A, B and C on C's admission.

(ii) New profit sharing ratio of A, B, C and D on D's admission.

(ii) New profit sharing ratio of B, C and D on A’s death.

✅ Solution

Calculation of Sacrificing Ratio :-

Sacrificing Ratio of A = 3/5 of 1/4 = 3/20

Sacrificing Ratio of B = 2/5 of 1/4 = 2/20

Calculation of New Profit Ratio of A, B and C:-

New Profit Sharing Ratio of A, B and C :-

A’s Share = 5/8-3/20=25-6/40=19/40

B’s Share = 3/8-2/20=15-4/40=11/40

C’s Share = 1/4

New Ratio of A, B and C = 19/40:11/40:1/4

New Ratio of A, B and C = 19 : 11 : 10/40

New Ratio of A, B and C = 19 : 11 : 10

(ii) New Profit Sharing Ratio of A, B, C and D:-

A’s Ratio = 19/40-1/10=19-4/40=15/40

B’s Ratio = 11/40

C’s Ratio = 10/40-1/15=30-8/120=20/120

D’s Ratio = 1/6

New Ratio of A, B, C and D= 15/40:11/40:22/120:1/6

New Ratio of A, B, C and D= 45 : 33 : 22 : 20/120

New Ratio of A, B, C and D= 45 : 33 : 22 : 20

(iii) New Profit Sharing Ratio on A’s death:-

A’s Share is take over by A, B and C equally = 45/120×1/3=15/120

B’s New Share = 33/120+15/120=48/120

C’s New Share = 22/120+15/120=37/120

D’s New Share = 20/120+15/120=35/120

New Ratio of B, C and D = 48 : 37 : 35

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q17 X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:3. X retires from the firm and it is decided that new prom-sharing rat…

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:3. X retires from the firm and it is decided that new prom-sharing ratio between Y and Z will be same as existing between X and Y. Calculate new ratio and gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

X and Y = 5 : 4

New Ratio of Y and Z will also be 5 : 4

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

Y’s Gaining = 5/9-4/12=20 - 12/36=8/36

Z’s Gaining = 4/9-3/12=16 - 9/36=7/36

Gaining Ratio of Y and Z = 8/36:7/36

Gaining Ratio of Y and Z = 8 : 7

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q18(A) L, M and N are three partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2 respectively. M retires and the goodwill is valued at Rs. 1,08…

L, M and N are three partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2 respectively. M retires and the goodwill is valued at Rs. 1,08,000. No goodwill account appears as yet in the books of the firm. L and N will share profits in future in the ratio 5:3 respectively. Pass Journal Entry for goodwill.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 L’s Capital A/cDr. 19,500 
 N’s Capital A/cDr. 16,500 
 To M’s Capital A/c   36,000
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio 13:11)    
📝 Working Note

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

L’s gaining Ratio = 5/8-4/9=45-32/72=13/72

N’s gaining Ratio = 3/8-2/9=27 - 16/72=11/72

Gaining ratio = 13 : 11

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q18(B) Ashok, Rakesh and Mukesh were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. On 1st April, 2023, their goodwill was va…

Ashok, Rakesh and Mukesh were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. On 1st April, 2023, their goodwill was valued at Rs. 3,00,000; there bring no account for it in the books. On this date Rakesh retired. Pass the Journal Entry to record goodwill

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Ashok’s Capital A/cDr. 80,000 
 Mukesh’s Capital A/cDr. 40,000 
 To Rakesh’s Capital A/c   1,20,000
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio 2:1)    
📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q19 A, B and C are sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2. Goodwill is appearing In the book value of Rs. 42,000. C retires and on the …

A, B and C are sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2. Goodwill is appearing In the book value of Rs. 42,000. C retires and on the day of C's retirement Goodwill Rs. 63,000. Pass the necessary journal entries.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 18,667 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 14,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 9,333 
 To Goodwill A/c   42,000
 (Being goodwill distributed between partners in old ratio)    
 Ashok’s Capital A/cDr. 8,000 
 Mukesh’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 To Rakesh’s Capital A/c   14,000
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio 2:1)    
📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q20(A) P, Q and R are equal partners. Goodwill is appearing in their books at Rs. 4,00,000. R retire and on the day of R's retiremen…

P, Q and R are equal partners. Goodwill is appearing in their books at Rs. 4,00,000. R retire and on the day of R's retirement Goodwill is valued at Rs. 2,50.000. Pass the necessary journal entries.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 P’s Capital A/cDr. 1,33,333 
 Q’s Capital A/cDr. 1,33,333 
 R’s Capital A/cDr. 1,33,334 
 To Goodwill A/c   4,00,000
 (Being goodwill distributed between partners in old ratio)    
 P’s Capital A/cDr. 41,666 
 Q’s Capital A/cDr. 41,667 
 To R’s Capital A/c   83,333
 (Rs. 2,50,000 ×1/3)    
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio equally)    
📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q20(B) A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. C decided to retire and on this date goodwill of the fir…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. C decided to retire and on this date goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 2,00,000. Pass entries when goodwill account is already appearing in the books at Rs. 1,50,000.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 60,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 60,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 30,000 
 To Goodwill A/c   1,50,000
 (Being goodwill distributed between partners in old ratio)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 20,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 20,000 
 To C’s Capital A/c   40,000
 (Rs. 2,00,000 ×1/5)    
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio equally)    
📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q21(A) P, R and S are in partnership sharing profits 4/8, 3/8 and 1/8 respectively. It is provided under the partnership deed that on the…

P, R and S are in partnership sharing profits 4/8, 3/8 and 1/8 respectively. It is provided under the partnership deed that on the death of any partner his share of goodwill is to be valued at one-half of the net profits credited to his account during the last 4 completed years (books of accounts are closed on 31st March).

R died on 1st April, 2022. The firm's profits for the last 4 years were as follows: 2019 (Profits Rs. 1,20,000); 2020 (Profits Rs. 60,000); 2021 (Losses Rs. 20,000) and 2022 (Profits Rs. 80,000).

1. Determine the amount that should be credited to R in respect of his share of goodwill.

2. Pass journal entry for the adjustment of goodwill, assuming that profit sharing ratio between P and S in future will be 3 : 2. Show your working clearly.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 P’s Capital A/cDr. 12,000 
 S’s Capital A/cDr. 33,000 
 To R’s Capital A/c   45,000
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio 4:11)    

Valuation of Goodwill:-

Total Profit for 4 Years = Rs. 1,20,000 + Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 20,000 + Rs. 80,000 = Rs. 2,40,000

Profit to R’s Capital A/c = Rs. 2,40,000 ×3/8 = Rs. 90,000

R’s share of Goodwill = Rs. 90,000 ×1/2 = Rs. 45,000

📝 Working Note

Calculation of Gaining Ratio :-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

P’s gaining Ratio = 3/5-4/8=24-20/40=4/40

S’s gaining Ratio = 2/5-1/8=16 - 5/40=11/40

Gaining ratio = 4 : 11

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q21(B) A, B, C and D are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1:1. A and C decided to retire from the firm. …

A, B, C and D are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1:1. A and C decided to retire from the firm. The goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 90,000. B and D decided to share future profits in the ratio of 5:3.

Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 26,250 
 D’s Capital A/cDr. 18,750 
 To A’s Capital A/c   30,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   15,000
 (Being partners share of goodwill adjusted to remaining partners in their gaining ratio 7:5)    
📝 Working Note

Calculation of Gaining Ratio :-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

B’s gaining Ratio = 2/6-5/8=8-15/24=7/24

D’s gaining Ratio = 1/6-3/8=4 - 9/24=5/24

Gaining ratio of B and D = 7 : 5

A’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 90,000 ×2/6 = Rs. 30,000

C’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 90,000 ×1/6 = Rs. 15,000

Total Goodwill = Rs. 30,000 + Rs. 15,000 = Rs. 45,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q22 Arjun, Bhim and Nakul are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 14 : 5: 6 respectively. Bhim retires and surrenders …

Arjun, Bhim and Nakul are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 14 : 5: 6 respectively. Bhim retires and surrenders his 5/25th share favour of Arjun. The goodwill of the firm is valued at 2 years purchase of super profits based on average profits of last 3 years. The profits for the last 3 years are Rs. 50,000, Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 55,000 respectively. The normal profits for the similar firm are Rs. 30,000. Goodwill already appears in the books of the firm at Rs. 75,000. The profit for the first year after Bhim's retirement was Rs. 1,00,000. Give the necessary journal entries to adjust Goodwill and to distribute profits showing your workings clearly.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Arjun’s Capital A/cDr. 42,000 
 Bhim’s Capital A/cDr. 15,000 
 Nakul’s Capital A/cDr. 18,000 
 To Goodwill A/c   75,000
 (Being goodwill written off old ratio 14:5:6)    
 Arjun’s Capital A/cDr. 10,000 
 To Bhim’s Capital A/c   10,000
 (Being goodwill debited gaining partner Arjun and crediting sacrificing partner Bhim)    
 Profit & Loss Appropriation A/cDr. 1,00,000 
 To Arjun’s Capital A/c   76,000
 To Nakul’s Capital A/c   24,000
 (Being Profit distributed between Arjun and Nakul in new ratio 19:6)    
📝 Working Note

Valuation of Goodwill:-

Total Profit for 3 Years = Rs. 50,000 + Rs. 60,000 + Rs. 55,000/3 = Rs. 55,000

Super Profit = Average Profit – Normal Profits

Super Profit = Rs. 55,000 – Rs. 30,000

Super Profit = Rs. 25,000

Goodwill = Rs. 50,000 ×5/25 = Rs. 10,000

Calculation of New Ratio :-

Arjun’s gaining Ratio = 14/25+5/25=14 + 5/25=19/25

Nakul’s gaining Ratio = 6/25+0=6/25

Gaining ratio = 19 : 6

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Super Profit = Actual Average Profit − Normal Profit, where Normal Profit = Capital Employed × Normal Rate of Return/100. Goodwill = Super Profit × Number of Years' Purchase.
Q23(A) A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 6:4.5 Their capitals were A –Rs. 1,00,000, B –Rs. 80,000 and C –Rs. 60,00…

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 6:4.5 Their capitals were A –Rs. 1,00,000, B –Rs. 80,000 and C –Rs. 60,000. On 1st April 2023, B retired from the firm and the new profit sharing ratio between A and C was decided as 11:4. On B's retirement the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 1,80,000. Showing your calculations clearly pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on B's retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 60,000 
 To B’s Capital A/c   48,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   12,000
 (Being treatment of goodwill on B’s retirement)    
📝 Working Note

Calculation of Gaining Ratio :-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

A’s gaining Ratio = 11/15-6/15=11 - 6/15=5/15 (Gain)

B’s gaining Ratio = 0-4/15= -4/15 (Sacrifice)

C’s gaining Ratio = 4/15-5/15=4 - 5/15=-1/15 (Sacrifice)

A’s has gained 5/15 and B and C will sacrificed in the ratio of 4:1.

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q23(B) X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Z retired and the new profit sharing ratio between X and…

X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Z retired and the new profit sharing ratio between X and Y was 1 : 2. On Z's retirement the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 30,000. Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill on Z's retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Y’s Capital A/cDr. 10,000 
 To X’s Capital A/c   5,000
 To Z’s Capital A/c   5,000
 (Being Y’s gain 2/6 share of profit whereas X’s loses 1/6 share of profit and Z also loses 1/6 share of profit. Y compensates X and Z for the loss in share of profit)    
📝 Working Note

1.) Z’s Share in goodwill = Rs. 30,000 ×1/6 = Rs. 5,000

2.)Calculation of Gaining Ratio :-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

X’s Sacrifice Ratio = 1/3-3/6=2 - 3/6=1/6 (Sacrifice)

Y’s gaining Ratio = 2/3-2/6= 4 - 2/6=2/6 (Gain)

Y’s will gained 2/6 and X will sacrificed 1/6in favour of Y.

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q24 A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:3:1. On the retirement of C, goodwill was valued at Rs. 3,60,000. C…

A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:3:1. On the retirement of C, goodwill was valued at Rs. 3,60,000. C's share of goodwill will be adjusted into the capital accounts of A,B and D. Pass necessary entry for the treatment of goodwill when new profit sharing ratio is decided at 9:2:1.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 1, 20,000 
 To B’s Capital A/c   30,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   90,000
 (Being A’s gain 4/12 share of profit whereas B’s loses 1/12 share of profit and C also loses 3/12 share of profit. A compensates B and C for the loss in share of profit)    
📝 Working Note

1.) C’s Share in goodwill = Rs. 3,60,000 ×3/12 = Rs. 90,000

2.) Calculation of Gaining Ratio :-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

A’s Sacrifice Ratio = 9/12-5/12=9 - 5/12=4/12 (Gain)

B’s gaining Ratio = 2/12-3/12= 2 - 3/12=-1/12 (Sacrifice)

C’s Sacrifice Ratio = 0-3/6=0 - 3/6=-3/6 (Sacrifice)

D’s Sacrifice Ratio = 1/12-1/12=1 - 1/12=0

A’s will gained 4/12.

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q26 X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Y retires selling his share to X and Z for Rs. 1,60,000,…

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. Y retires selling his share to X and Z for Rs. 1,60,000, Rs. 1,00,000 being paid by X and Rs. 60,000 by Z. The profit for the year after Y's retirement is Rs. 2,40,000.

Pass entries to (a) record the sale of Y's share to X and Z, and (b) distribute the profit between X and Z.

✅ Solution

(i) Record the sale of Y's share to X and Z:-

DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 X’s Capital A/cDr. 1,00,000 
 Z’s Capital A/c  60,000 
 To Y’s Capital A/c   1,60,000
 (Being Sales of Y’s share to X and Z for Rs. 1,60,000)    
 Profit & Loss Appropriation A/cDr. 2,40,000 
 To X’s Capital A/c   1,70,000
 To Y’s Capital A/c   70,000
 (Being Profit distributed between X and Y in new ratio 17:7)    

(ii) X and Z purchased Y‘s share for Rs. 1,60,000, out of which X pays 1,00,000 and Z pays Rs. 60,000, i.e., X and Z will share Y’s shale of profit in the ratio of 1,00,000 : 60,000 = 5 : 3.

New Profit sharing ratios of X and Z will be:

X gets 5/8th of Y’s share of 2/6 = 5/8 ×2/6=5/24

X’s old share = 3/6

X’s New share = 3/6+5/24=12 + 5/24=17/24

Z gets 3/8th of Y’s share of 2/6 = 3/8 ×2/6=3/24

X’s old share = 1/6

X’s New share = 1/6+3/24=4 + 3/24=7/24

New Ratio between X and Z = 17/24:7/24=17:7

(iii) Division of Profit between X and Z:

Profit = Rs. 2,40,000

X’s Share = Rs. 2,40,000 ×17/24 = Rs. 1,70,000

Z’s Share = Rs. 2,40,000 ×7/24 = Rs. 70,000

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q27 A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. Following was their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 202…

A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. Following was their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2023.

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Sundry Creditors1,20,000Cash at Bank34,000
 Capital’s Sundry Debtors1,50,000 
A4,00,000 Less: Pro. For DD9,0001,41,000
B2,50,000 Stock1,45,000
C1,50,0008,00,000Plant2,00,000
  Land and Building4,00,000
 9,20,000 9,20,000

A retire on this date and the following adjustments were agreed upon:

(i) Bad Debts amounting to Rs. 10,000 were to be written off and provision for doubtful debts be maintained at existing rate.

(ii) An unrecorded creditor of Rs. 20,000 will be taken into account.

(iii) Provision is to be made for legal damages amounting to Rs. 25,000.

(iv) There is a liability for Rs. 15,000 for outstanding salaries.

(v) Sundry creditors are reduced by Rs. 8,000 being a liability not payable.

(vi) Stock be increased by Rs. 15,000 and Plant is to be reduced to Rs. 1,80,000.

Pass journal entries to give effect to above adjustments and prepare Revaluation Account.

✅ Solution

Revaluation A/c

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Bad Debts A/c1,000By Sundry Creditors A/c8,000
To Provision for doubtful debts8,400By Stock A/c15,000
To Provision for legal Damage A/c25,000By Realisation A/c 
To Outstanding Salaries A/c15,000A33,200 
To Plant A/c20,000B19,920 
To Creditors A/c20,000C13,28066,400
 89,400 89,400
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
1.Bad Debts A/cDr. 10,000 
 To Debtors A/c   10,000
 (Being Bed Debts written off)    
2.Provision for Doubtful debts A/cDr. 9,000 
 Revaluation A/cDr. 1,000 
 To Bad Debts A/c   10,000
 (Being bed debts amount transferred)    
3.Revaluation A/cDr. 8,400 
 To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c   8,400
 (Being provision credited @ 6%)    
4.Revaluation A/cDr. 15,000 
 To Outstanding Salaries A/c   15,000
 (Being outstanding salaries recorded)    
5.Revaluation A/cDr. 20,000 
 To Plant A/c   20,000
 (Being value of plant be reduced)    
6.Revaluation A/cDr. 20,000 
 To Creditors A/c   20,000
 (Being unrecorded creditors now recorded)    
7.Sundry Creditors A/cDr. 8,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   8,000
 (Being value of sundry creditors reduced)    
8.Stock A/cDr. 15,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   15,000
 (Being value of stock increased)    
9.Revaluation A/cDr. 66,400 
 To A’s Capital A/c   33,200
 To B’s Capital A/c   19,920
 To C’s Capital A/c   13,280
 (Being Loss on revaluation distributed to partners in 5:3:2)    
📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q28 A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:3:4. D retires and his share is taken up by A and B equally. Goodwi…

A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:3:4. D retires and his share is taken up by A and B equally. Goodwill was valued at 3 year’s purchase of average profits which were Rs. 20,000. General Reserve showed a balance of Rs. 65,000 at the time of D's retirement.

You are required to record necessary journal entries to record the above adjustments on D's retirement. You are also required to prepare his capital account to find out the amount due to him when his capital balance in the balance sheet was Rs. 1,50,000 before any adjustment. Also calculate the new profit sharing ratios.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 General Reserve A/cDr. 65,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   6,500
 To B’s Capital A/c   13,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   19,500
 To D’s Capital A/c   26,000
 (Being Genera Reserve transferred to capital Accounts)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 12,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 12,000 
 To D’s Capital A/c   24,000
 (Being D’s share of goodwill adjusted of A and B in sacrificing ratio)    

D’s Capital A/c

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Balance c/d2,00,000By Balance b/d1,50,000
  By General Reserve A/c26,000
  By A’s Capital A/c12,000
  By B’s Capital A/c12,000
 2,00,000 2,00,000
📝 Working Note

D’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 60,000 ×4/10 = Rs. 24,000

Calculation of New Ratio :-

D’s share will be divided between A and B equally:

A’s Gain = 1/2 of 4/10=2/10

A’s New Share = 1/10+2/10=3/10

B’s Gain = 1/2 of 4/10=2/10

B’s New Share = 2/10+2/10=4/10

C’s share will remain the same 3/10

New Ratio of A, B and C = 3/10:4/10:3/10

New Ratio of A, B and C = 3:4:3

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q30 A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. A retires and the new ratio between B and C is agreed at…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. A retires and the new ratio between B and C is agreed at 3:2. Give journal entries on A’s retirement in the following cases :

(a) Workmen Compensation Reserve appears in the books at Rs. 1,20,000 and there is a claim of Rs. 1,50,000 against it.

(b) Investment Fluctuation Reserve appears in the books at Rs. 40,000, when Investments (market value Rs. 1,00,000) appear at Rs. 85,000.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Workmen Compensation Reserve A/cDr. 1,20,000 
 Revaluation A/cDr. 30,000 
 To Provisions for Workmen Compensation Claim A/c  1,50,000
 (Being Provision made for workmen claim and shortfall charged to Revaluation account)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 12,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 12,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   30,000
 (Being loss on revaluation transferred to partner’s capital A/c)    
(b)Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/cDr. 40,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   16,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   16,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   8,000
 (Being investment fluctuation reserve credited to partner’s capital account in their old profit sharing ratio)    
 Investments A/cDr. 15,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   15,000
 (Being value of investments brought up to market value)    
 Revaluation A/cDr. 15,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   6,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   6,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   3,000
 (Being profit on revaluation transferred to partner’s capital account)    
📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q31 A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2:1. C retires and new profit sharing ratio is agreed at 3 : 1. They a…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2:1. C retires and new profit sharing ratio is agreed at 3 : 1. They also decided to record the effect of the following without affecting their book values:

       Rs.

General Reserve      1,00,000

Profit & Loss Account     45,000

Advertisement Suspense Account    25,000

You are required to pass the necessary single adjusting entry.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 30,000 
 To B’s Capital A/c   10,000
 To C’s Capital A/c  20,000
 (Being adjustment for accumulated profit on the C’s retirement)    
📝 Working Note

Calculation of Net Effect:-

Net Effect = General Reserve + Profit & Loss Account – Advertisement Suspense Account

Net Effect = Rs. 1,00,000 + Rs. 45,000 - Rs. 25,000

Net Effect = Rs. 1,20,000

Calculation of Sacrifice or Gaining Ratio:-

A’s Share = 3/6-3/4=6 - 9/12=-3/12 (Gain)

B’s Share = 2/6-1/4=4 - 3/12=1/12 (Sacrifice)

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q31 A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5: 3:2. C retires and A and B agree to share future profits in the ratio o…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5: 3:2. C retires and A and B agree to share future profits in the ratio of 6:4. Goodwill is to be taken at two year's purchase of the average profits of the last 5 years which were Rs. 10,000; Rs. 25,000, Rs. 15,000 (loss); Rs. 36,000 and Rs. 44,000 respectively.

At the date of C's retirement, following balances appeared in the books of the firm:

       Rs.

General Reserve     1,20,000

Profit & Loss Account (Dr.)    30,000

C's Capital      2,00,000

You are required to record necessary journal entries in the books of the firm and prepare C’s Capital Account on his retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 4,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 4,000 
 To C’s Capital A/c  8,000
 (Being adjustment for goodwill on C’s retirement)    
 General Reserve A/cDr. 1,20,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   60,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   36,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   24,000
 (Being general reserve distributed)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 15,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 9,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 To Profit & Loss A/c   30,000
 (Being Accumulated loss transferred to partners capital A/c)    
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 2,26,000 
 To C’s Loan A/c   2,26,000
 (Being amount due to C transferred to his loan account)    

C’s Capital A/c

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Profit and Loss A/c6,000By Balance b/d2,00,000
To C’s Loan A/c2,26,000By General Reserve A/c24,000
  By A’s Capital A/c4,000
  By B’s Capital A/c4,000
 2,32,000 2,32,000
📝 Working Note

Valuation of Goodwill:-

Average Profit =10,000 + 25,000 - 15,000 + 36,000 + 44,000/5=Rs. 20,000

Goodwill of 2 year Purchases = Rs. 20,000 × 2 = Rs. 40,000

C’s Share = Rs. 40,000 ×2/10 = Rs. 8,000

Calculation of Gaining and Sacrificing Ratio:-

A’s Share = 6/10-5/10=1/10

B’s Share = 4/10-3/10=1/10

Gaining Ratio = 1 : 1

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q32 Rohan, Riya and Priya were partners in a firm with profit sharing ratio of 4:2:1. Priya retired on 1st September, 2024. On that da…

Rohan, Riya and Priya were partners in a firm with profit sharing ratio of 4:2:1. Priya retired on 1st September, 2024. On that day, the capitals of Rohan and Riya after all adjustment were Rs. 10,50,000 and Rs. 5,50,000 respectively. Total amount payable to Priya was Rs. 4,00,000 which was not paid to her until 31st March, 2025.

The firm earned a profit of Rs. 50,000 during the period of 7 months ended on 31st March, 2025. Priya wants to exercise provisions of section 37 of Indian Partnership Act, 1932.

Which of the options available under section 37 should be opted by Priya, if amount due to her was paid on 31st March, 2025?

✅ Solution

Calculation of Interest (for 7 Months):-

Interest = Rs. 4,00,000 × 6/100 × 7/12

Interest = Rs. 14,000

Calculation of Share of Profit for 7 months:-

Total Profit of 7 months = Rs. 50,000

Priya’s Share of Profit = Rs. 50,000 × 1/7

Priya’s Share of Profit = Rs. 7,142.86

Priya should opted option 1, which is beneficial for her.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q33 X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. The Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2023 stood a…

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. The Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2023 stood as follows:

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors1,09,000Cash in hand and Cash at Bank86,000
General Reserve60,000Debtors 2,00,000
Provident Fund20,000Stock 1,00,000
Capitals: Investments (at cost) 50,000
X3,00,000 Freehold Property 4,00,000
Y2,50,000 Trade Marks20,000
Z2,00,0007,00,000Goodwill33,000
  8,89,000 8,89,000

Z retires on 1st April, 2023 subject to the following adjustments :

(i) Freehold Property be valued at Rs. 5,80,000.

(ii) Investments be valued at Rs. 47,000; and stocks be valued at Rs. 94,000.

(iii) A provision of 5% be made for doubtful debts.

(iv) Trade Marks are valueless.

(v) An item of 12,000 included in creditors is not likely to be claimed.

(vi) Goodwill be valued at one year’s purchase of the average profit of the past three years. Profits ending 31st March were: 2021 Rs. 1,20,000; 2022 Rs. 1,30,000 and 2023 Rs. 95,000.

Pass journal entries, give capital accounts and the balance sheet of the remaining partners.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 General Reserve A/cDr. 60,000 
 To X’s Capital A/c   20,000
 To Y’s Capital A/c   20,000
 To Z’s Capital A/c  20,000
 (Being general reserve transferred to partner’s capital account)    
 Revaluation A/cDr. 39,000 
 To Investments A/c   3,000
 To Stock A/c   6,000
 To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c   10,000
 To Trade Marks A/c   20,000
 (Being value of assets decrease)    
 Freehold Property A/cDr. 1,80,000 
 Creditors A/cDr. 12,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   1,92,000
 (Being increase in the value of freehold property and decreased in the value of creditors)    
 Revaluation A/cDr. 1,53,000 
 To X’s Capital A/c   51,000
 To Y’s Capital A/c   51,000
 To Z’s Capital A/c   51,000
 (Being revaluation profit transferred to partner’s capital account)    
 X’s Capital A/cDr. 11,000 
 Y’s Capital A/c  11,000 
 Z’s Capital A/c  11,000 
 To Goodwill A/c   33,000
 (Being goodwill appearing in the books written off on Z’s retirement)    
 X’s Capital A/cDr. 17,500 
 Y’s Capital A/cDr. 17,500 
 To Z’s Capital A/c   35,000
 (Being Z’s share of goodwill adjusted to the accounts of continuing partners in their gaining ratio)    
 Z’s Capital A/cDr. 2,95,000 
 To Z’s Loan A/c   2,95,000
 (Being balance of Z’s Capital account transferred to Z’s loan account)    

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Investments A/c3,000By Freehold Property A/c1,80,000
To Stock A/c6,000By Creditors A/c12,000
To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c10,000  
To Trade Marks A/c20,000  
To Revaluation Profit   
X’s Capital A/c51,000   
Y’s Capital A/c51,000   
Z’s Capital A/c51,0001,53,000  
 1,92,000 1,92,000

Capital Account

ParticularsXYZParticularsXYZ
To Goodwill A/c11,00011,00011,000By Balance c/d3,00,0002,00,0002,00,000
To Z’s Capital A/c17,50017,500-By Gen. Reserve20,00020,00020,000
To Z’s Loan A/c--2,95,000By Revaluation51,00051,00051,000
To Balance c/d3,42,5002,42,500-By X’s Capital--17,500
    By Y’s Capital--17,500
 3,71,0002,71,0003,06,000 3,71,0002,71,0003,06,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors97,000Cash in hand86,000
Provident Fund20,000Debtors2,00,000 
Z’s Loan A/c2,95,000Less: Pro. for DD10,0002,10,000
Capital A/c Stock94,000
X3,42,500Investment47,000
Y2,42,500Freehold Property5,80,000
 9,97,000 9,97,000
📝 Working Note

Goodwill = Rs. 1,20,000+Rs. 1,00,000+Rs. 95,000/3 = Rs. 1,05,000

Z’s Share of goodwill = Rs. 1,05,000 ×1/3 = Rs. 35,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q34 P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2:3:5. On 31-03-2024 their Balance Sheet was as follows: Liabil…

P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2:3:5. On 31-03-2024 their Balance Sheet was as follows:

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors70,000Bank45,000
Capital Accounts: Debtors40,000 
P80,000 Less: Pro. For Doubtful  
Q70,000 Debts5,00035,000
R60,0002,10,000Stock50,000
  Building1,40,000
  Profit and Loss A/c10,000
 2,80,000 2,80,000

On the above date R retired from the firm due to his illness on the following terms:

(i) Building was to be depreciated by Rs. 40,000.

(ii) Provision for doubtful debts was to be maintained at 20% on debtors.

(iii) Salary outstanding Rs. 5,000 was to be recorded and creditors Rs. 4,000 will not be claimed.

(iv) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 72,000.

(v) R was to be paid Rs. 15,000 in cash, through bank and the balance was to be transferred to his loan account.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partner’s Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of P and Q after R’s retirement.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Building A/c40,000By Creditors A/c4,000
To Provision for Doubtful debts3,000By Loss trf. to capital A/c 
To Outstanding Salary A/c5,000P8,800 
  Q13,200 
  R22,00044,000
 48,000 48,000

Capital Account

ParticularsPQRParticularsPQR
To P & L A/c2,0003,0005,000By Bal. b/d80,00070,00060,000
To R’s Capital A/c14,40021,600-By P’s Cap. A/c--14,400
To Revaluation A/c8,80013,20022,000By Q’s Cap. A/c--21,600
To Bank A/c--15,000    
To R’s Loan A/c--54,000    
To Bal. c/d54,80032,200     
 80,00070,00096,000 80,00070,00096,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors66,000Bank A/c30,000
R’s Loan54,000Debtors40,000 
Outstanding Salaries5,000Less: Pro. For Doubtful Debt8,00032,000
Capital A/cs Stock50,000
P54,800 Building1,40,000 
Q32,20087,000Less: Depreciation40,0001,00,000
 2,12,000 2,12,000
📝 Working Note

1. Old Ratio of P, Q and R = 2:3:5

R retired, New Ratio of P & Q = 2:3

In this condition, Gaining Ratio = New Ratio

Goodwill = Rs. 72,000

R’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 72,000 × 5/10

R’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 36,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q35 Manoj, Naveen and Deepak were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:2. As at 1st April 2024, their Balance Sheet…

Manoj, Naveen and Deepak were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:2. As at 1st April 2024, their Balance Sheet was as follows.

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Trade Creditors7,000Cash in hand5,900
Capitals: Debtors19,000 
Manoj50,000 Less : Provision1,40017,600
Naveen39,000 Stock 13,500
Deepak30,0001,19,000Plant and Machinery18,000
  Motor Car20,000
  Buildings48,000
  Goodwill3,000
 1,26,000 1,26,000

Deepak retired on the above date as per the following terms :

1. Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 21,000.

2. Stock to be appreciated by 10%.

3. Provision for doubtful debts should be 5% on debtors.

4. Machinery is to be valued at 5% more than its book value.

5. Motor Car is revalued at Rs. 15,500. Retiring partner took over Motor Car at this value.

6. Deepak be paid Rs. 2,000 in cash and balance be transferred to his loan account.

Show necessary journal entries. Prepare Revaluation Account, Capita Account and Opening Balance Sheet of continuing partners.

✅ Solution

🧾 Journal Entries

DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Manoj’s Capital A/cDr. 1,333 
 Naveen’s Capital A/cDr. 1,000 
 Deepak’s Capital A/cDr. 667 
 To Goodwill A/c  3,000
 (Goodwill appearing in the books written off on Deepak’s retirement)    
 Manoj’s Capital A/cDr. 2,667 
 Naveen’s Capital A/cDr. 2,000 
 To Deepak’s Capital A/c   4,667
 (Deepak’s share of goodwill adjusted on the continuing partners in their gaining ratio =4:3)    
 Stock A/cDr. 1,3500 
 Provision for Doubtful debts A/cDr. 450 
 Plant and Machinery A/cDr. 900 
 To Revaluation A/c   2,700
 (Increasing value of assets)    
 Revaluation A/cDr. 4,500 
 Deepak’s Capital A/cDr. 15,500 
 To Motor Car A/c   20,000
 (Motor Car taken over by Deepak at a reduced value of Rs. 15,500 )    
 Manoj’s Capital A/cDr. 800 
 Naveen’s Capital A/c  600 
 Deepak’s Capital A/c  400 
 To revaluation A/c   1.800
 (Transfer of loss on revaluation)    
 Deepak’s Capital A/cDr. 18,100 
 To Cash A/cDr.  2,000
 To Deepak’s Loan A/c   16,100
 (Payment in cash and the transfer of balance of Deepak’s Capital to his loan account)    

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Motor Car A/c4,500By stock A/c1,350
  By Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c450
  By Plant & machinery A/c900
  By Loss Transferred to : 
  Manoj’s Capital A/c800 
  Naveen’s Capital A/c600 
   Deepak’s Capital A/c4001,800
 4,500 4,500

Capital Account

ParticularsManojNaveenDeepakParticularsManojNaveenDeepak
To Goodwill A/c1,3331,000667By Balance c/d50,00039,00030,000
To Deepak’s Cap. A/c2,6672,000-By Manoj’s Capital--2,667
To Revaluation A/c800600400By Naveen ’s Capital  2,000
To Motor Car A/c  15,500    
To cash A/c  2,000    
To Deepak’s Loan A/c--16,100    
To Balance c/d45,20035,400-    
 50,00039,00034,667 50,00039,00034,667

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Trade Creditors7,000Cash in Hand3,900
Deepak’s Loan16,100Debtors19,000 
Capital A/cs Less: Provision95018,050
Manoj45,200 Stock14,850
Naveen35,40080,600Plant & Machinery18,900
   Building48,000
 1,03,700 1,03,700
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q36 Sameer, Yasmin and Saloni were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:3. On 31.3.2016, their Balance Sh…

Sameer, Yasmin and Saloni were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:3. On 31.3.2016, their Balance Sheet was as follows:

BALANCE SHEET OF SAMEER, YASMIN AND SALONI

as at 31.3.2016

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors1,10,000Cash80,000
General Reserve60,000Debtors90,000 
Capitals: Less: provision10,0008,000
Sameer3,00,000 Stock1,00,000
Yasmin2,50,000 Machinery3,00,000
Saloni1,50,0007,00,000Building2,00,000
   Patents60,000
   Profit and Loss Account50,000
 8,70,000 8,70,000

On the above date, Sameer retired and it was agreed that :

(i) Debtors of Rs. 24,000 will be written off as bad debts and a provision of 5% ondebtors for bad and doubtful debts Will be maintained.

(ii) An unrecorded creditor of Rs. 20,000 will be recorded.

(iii) Patents will be completely written off and 5% depreciation will be charged on stock, machinery and building.

(iv) Yasmin and Saloni will share future profits in the ratio of 3 : 2.

(v) Goodwill of the firm on Sameer’s retirement was valued at Rs. 5,40,000.

Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of the firm on Sameer’s retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
2016     
Mar. 31General Reserve A/cDr. 60,000 
 To Sameer’s Capital A/c   24,000
 To Yasmin’s Capital A/c  18,000
 To Saloni’s Capital A/c   18,000
 (Being General reserve transferred to partner’s capital account)    
Mar. 31Sameer’s Capital A/cDr. 20,000 
 Yasmin’s Capital A/cDr. 15,000 
 Saloni’s Capital A/cDr. 15,000 
 To Profit and Loss A/c   50,000
 (Being loss debited to partners in the ratio of 4:3:3)    
Mar. 31Yasmin’s Capital A/cDr. 1,62,000 
 Saloni’s Capital A/cDr. 54,000 
 To Sameer’s Capital A/c   2,16,000
 (Being goodwill in the gaining ratio of 3:1)    
Mar. 31Provision for Bad debts A/cDr. 5,7000 
 To Debtors A/c   4,000
 To Revaluation A/c   1,700
 (Being debts written off and excess provision credited)    
Mar. 31Revaluation A/cDr. 1,10,000 
 To Creditors A/c   20,000
 To Patents A/c   60,000
 To Stock A/c   5,000
 To Machinery A/c   15,000
 To Building A/c   10,000
 (Being decrease is assets and increase in creditors)    
Mar. 31Sameer’s Capital A/cDr. 43,320 
 Yasmin’s Capital A/cDr. 32,490 
 Saloni’s Capital A/cDr. 32,490 
 To Revaluation A/c   1,08,300
 (Being loss transfer to loss on revaluation)    
Mar. 31Sameer’s Capital A/cDr. 4,76,680 
 To Sameer’s Loan A/c   4,76,680
 (Being of Sameer’s Capital Account transferred to his Loan account)    
📝 Working Note

1.) Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

Yasmin’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5-3/10=6 - 3/10=3/10

Saloni’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5-3/10=4-3/10=1/10

Gaining Ratio = 3 : 1

2.) Net Debtors = Rs. 90,000 – Rs. 4,000 = Rs. 86,000

Provision @ 5% on Rs. 86,000Rs. 4,300
Less: Current Provision Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 4,000Rs. 6,000
Excess Provision Credited to RevaluationRs. 1,700

Sameer’s Capital Account

Dr.  Cr.
ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Profit & Loss A/c20,000By Balance b/d3,00,000
To Revaluations A/c (Loss)43,320By General Reserve A/c24,000
To Sameer’s Loan A/c4,76,680By Yasmin’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)1,62,000
  By Saloni’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)54,000
 5,40,000 5,40,000
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q37 Following is the Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z as at 31st March, 2022. They shared profits in the ratio of 3:3:2. Liabilities Rs. As…

Following is the Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z as at 31st March, 2022. They shared profits in the ratio of 3:3:2.

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Sundry Creditors2,50,000Cash at Bank50,000
General Reserve80,000Bill Receivable 60,000
Partners loan A/cs: Debtors80,000 
X 50,000Less: Provision for  
Y 40,000Doubtful Debt4,00076,000
Capitals: Stock 1,24,000
X1,00,000 Fixed Asset3,00,000
Y60,000 Advertisement Suspense A/c16,000
Z50,0002,10,000Profit and Loss4,000
 6,30,000 6,30,000

On 1st April, 2022 Y decided to retire from the firm on the following terms.

(a) Stock to be depreciated by Rs. 12,000.

(b) Advertisement Suspense Account to be written off.

(c) Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts to be increased to Rs. 6,000.

(d) Fixed Assets be appreciated by 10%.

(e) Goodwill of the firm be valued at Rs. 80,000 and the amount due to the retiring partner be adjusted in X's and Z's Capital Accounts.

Prepare the Revaluation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet to give effect to the above.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Stock A/c12,000By Fixed Assets A/c30,000
To Provision for Bad Debts A/c2,000  
To Revaluation Profit    
X’s Capital6,000    
Y’s Capital6,000    
Z’s Capital4,00016,000   
 30,000 30,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsXYZParticularsXYZ
To Advertisement A/c6,0006,0004,000By Balance b/d1,00,00060,00050,000
To Profit & Loss A/c1,5001,5001,000By Revaluation A/c6,0006,0004,000
To Y’s Capital A/c18,000-12,000By General Reserve A/c30,00030,00020,000
To Y’s Loan A/c-1,18,500-By X’s Cap. A/c-18,000-
To Balance c/d1,10,500-57,000By Z’s Cap. A/c-12,000-
 1,36,0001,26,00074,000 1,36,0001,26,00074,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Sundry Creditors2,50,000Cash at Bank50,000
X’s Loan50,000Debtors80,000 
Y’s Loan (Rs. 40,000 + Rs. 1,18,500)1,58,500Less: Provision for DD6,00074,000
Capital  Bills Receivable60,000
X1,10,500 Stock1,12,000
Z57,0001,67,500Fixed Assets3,30,000
 6,26,000 6,26,000
📝 Working Note

1.) Y’s Share of goodwill = Rs. 80,000 ×3/8 = Rs. 30,000

X and Z in their Gaining Ratio of 3:2

X’s Gain = Rs. 80,000 ×3/5 = Rs. 18,000

Z’s Gain = Rs. 30,000 ×2/5 = Rs. 12,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q38 A. B and C are in partnership sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. On 28th February, 2023 C retires from the firm. Their Balance…

A. B and C are in partnership sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. On 28th February, 2023 C retires from the firm. Their Balance Sheet on this date was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Profit and Loss A/c1,50,000Bank25,000
Sundry Creditors1,20,000Debtors 1,65,000
Outstanding Expenses10,000Stock 2,50,000
Capital A/c: Investments 3,00,000
A5,00,000 Fixed Assets5,40,000
B3,00,000   
C2,00,00010,00,000  
 12,80,000 12,80,000

The following was agreed upon :

(i) Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 1,50,000. C sells his share of goodwill to A and B in the ratio of 4: 1.

(ii) Stock is revalued at 3,00,000 and debtors are revalued at Rs. 1,50,000.

(iii) Outstanding expenses be brought down to Rs. 3,000.

(iv) Investments are sold at a loss of 10%.

(v) C is paid off in full.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c15,000By Stock A/c50,000
To Investment A/c30,000By Outstanding Expenses A/c7,000
By Revaluation Profit    
A’s Capital6,000    
B’s Capital4,000    
C’s Capital2,00012,000   
 57,000 57,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To C’s Cap. A/c20,0005,000-By Balance b/d5,00,0003,00,0002,00,000
To Bank A/c--2,52,000By P&L A/c75,00050,00025,000
To Balance c/d5,61,0003,49,000-By Revaluation A/c6,0004,0002,000
    By A’s Cap. A/c13,500--
    By B’s Cap. A/c10,500--
 5,81,0003,54,0002,52,000 5,81,0003,54,0002,52,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Sundry Creditors1,20,000Bank43,000
Outstanding Expenses3,000Stock3,00,000
  Sundry Debtors1,65,000 
  Less: Provision for DD15,0001,50,000
Capital  Fixed Assets5,40,000
A5,61,000   
B3,49,0009,10,000  
 10,33,000 10,33,000
📝 Working Note
ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Balance b/d25,000By C’s Capital2,52,000
To Investments2,70,000By Balance c/d43,000
 2,95,000 2,95,000
📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q39 On 31st March, 2022 the Balance Sheet M/s A, B and C sharing profits and losses in proportion to their fixed capitals stood as fol…

On 31st March, 2022 the Balance Sheet M/s A, B and C sharing profits and losses in proportion to their fixed capitals stood as follows :

BALANCE SHEET OF X, Y AND Z

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Sundry Creditors1,08,000Cash at Bank 80,000
General Reserve1,80,000Debtors1,00,000 
Capital A/c: Less: Provision for DD2,00098,000
A3,60,000 Stock90,000
B2,40,000 Machinery2,40,000
C1,20,0007,20,000Land and Building5,00,000
 10,08,000 10,08,000

On 1st April, 2022, B wants to retire from the firm and the remaining partners decide to carry on. The following re-adjustments of assets and liabilities have been agreed upon before the ascertainment of the amount payable to B :

(i) That, out of the Fire Insurance Premium paid during 2021-22, Rs. 10.000 be carried forward as unexpired.

(ii) That the land and buildings be appreciated by 10%.

(iii) That provision for doubtful debts be brought upto 5% on debtors.

(iv) That the machinery be depreciated by 5%.

(v) That a provision for Rs. 15,000 be made in respect of an outstanding bill for repairs.

(vi) That the goodwill of the entire firm be at Rs. 1,80,000 and B’s share of the same adjusted in the A/cs of A and C who share future profits in the proportion of 3/4th and 1/4th respectively; and

(vii) That B be paid Rs. 50,000 in cash and the balance be transferred to his Loan A/c.

Prepare Revaluation A/c, Partner‘s Current Accounts, Capital A/cs and the Balance Sheet of the firm of A and C.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c3,000By Unexpired Insurance A/c10,000
To Machinery A/c12,000By Land and Building A/c50,000
To Outstanding Repairs A/c15,000   
To Revaluation Profit     
A’s Capital15,000    
B’s Capital10,000    
C’s Capital5,00030,000   
 60,000 60,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To Bank A/c-50,000-By Balance b/d3,60,0002,40,0001,20,000
To B’s loan A/c-3,20,000-By B’s Current A/c-1,30,000 
To Balance c/d3,60,000-1,20,000    
        
 3,60,0003,70,0001,20,000 3,60,0003,70,0001,20,000

Partner’s Current Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To B’s Cap. A/c45,000-15,000By Gen. Reserve A/c90,00060,00030,000
To B’s Cap. A/c-1,30,000-By Revaluation A/c15,00010,0005,000
To Balance c/d60,000-20,000By A’s Cap. A/c-45,000-
    By C’s Cap. A/c-15,000-
 1,05,0001,30,00035,000 1,05,0001,30,00035,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Sundry Creditors1,20,000Cash at Bank30,000
Outstanding Repairs15,000Stock90,000
B’s Loan3,20,000Sundry Debtors1,00,000 
Capital A/c  Less: Provision for DD5,00095,000
A3,60,000 Unexpired Insurance10,000
C1,20,0004,80,000Machinery2,28,000
Current A/c  Land and Buildings5,50,000
A60,000   
C20,00080,000  
 10,03,000 10,03,000
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q40 Piu and Ninu are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:1 respectively. Nina retires and her claim, inclu…

Piu and Ninu are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:1 respectively. Nina retires and her claim, including her capital and entitlements from the firm including her share of goodwill of the firm, is Rs. 60,000.

After this amount was determined, it was found that there was some unrecorded office equipment valued at Rs. 18,000 which had to be recorded.

Upon recording this office equipment, the revised amount due to Nina was determined and Piu settled it by giving Nina this office equipment and for the balance she drew a promissory note.

You are required to give the necessary journal entries to record the transactions on the date of Nina’s retirement.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Profit transferred to Cap. A/c By Office Equipment A/c18,000
Piu13,500    
Ninu4,50018,000   
 18,000 18,000
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
1.Office Equipment A/cDr. 18,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   18,000
 (Being office equipment not recorded now recorded)    
2.Revaluation A/cDr. 18,000 
 To Piu’s Capital A/c   13,500
 To Nina’s Capital A/c   4,500
 (Being profit on revaluation distribute to partners)    
 Nina’s Capital A/cDr. 64,500 
 To Office Equipment A/c   18,000
 To Bills Payable A/c   46,500
 (Being amount paid to Nina)    
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q41 P, Q and R are partners in a firm. Q retires and his claim including his capital and his share of goodwill is Rs. 8,00,000. There …

P, Q and R are partners in a firm. Q retires and his claim including his capital and his share of goodwill is Rs. 8,00,000. There was an unrecorded furniture valued at Rs. 60,000, three-fourth of which was given to an unrecorded creditors of Rs. 1,00,000 in settlement of his claim of Rs. 70,000 and remaining one-fourth was given to Q at Rs. 12,000 in part settlement of his claim. Balance of Q’s claim was discharged by cheque. Pass necessary Journal entries.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
1.Revaluation A/cDr. 30,000 
 To Creditors A/c   30,000
 (Being unrecorded creditors now recorded)    
2.Furniture A/cDr. 12,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   12,000
 (Being unrecorded furniture given to Q)    
3.P’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 Q’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 R’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   18,000
 (Being loss on revaluation debited to partners)    
4.Q’s Capital A/cDr. 7,94,000 
 To Furniture A/c   12,000
 To Bank A/c   7,82,000
 (Being amount paid to Q)    

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Creditors A/c30,000By Furniture A/c12,000
   By Loss on Revaluation trf. to Cap. A/c 
   P6,000 
   Q6,000 
   R6,00018,000
 30,000 30,000
📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q42 The Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z who were sharing profit in proportion of capitals is as follows: Liabilities Rs. Assets Rs. Sundry…

The Balance Sheet of X, Y and Z who were sharing profit in proportion of capitals is as follows:

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Sundry Creditors7,000Cash at Bank 15,600
Capital A/c: Sundry Debtors5,000 
X25,000 Less: Provision1004,900
Y20,000 Stock10,000
Z15,000 Plant and Machinery11,500
   Land and Building25,000
 67,000 67,000

Y retires and the following adjustments of the assets and liabilities have been made before the ascertainment of the amount payable by the firm to Y :

(i) That the stock be depreciated by 5%.

(ii) That the provision for doubtful debts be increased to 5% on debtors.

(iii) That the land and building be appreciated by 20%.

(iv) That a provision of Rs. 750 be made in respect of outstanding legal charges.

(v) That the Goodwill of the entire firm be fixed at Rs.16,200 and Y‘s share of the same be adjusted into the Accounts of X and Z.

(vi) That X and Z decide to share future profits of the firm in equal proportion.

(vii) That the entire capital of the new firm is fixed at Rs. 48,000 between X and Z in equal proportions. For the purpose, actual cash is to be brought in or paid off.

You are required to prepare the Revaluation Account, Partner's Capital Accounts, Bank account and revised balance sheet after Y’s retirement. Also indicate the gaming ratio.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c1500By Land and Building A/c5,000
To Stock A/c500  
To Outstanding Legal Charges A/c750   
To Revaluation Profit     
A’s Capital1,500    
B’s Capital1,200    
C’s Capital9003,600   
 5,000 5,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To Y’s Cap. A/c1,350-4,050By Balance b/d25,00020,00015,000
To Y’s Loan A/c-26,600-By Revaluation A/c1,5001,200900
To Balance c/d25,150-11,850By X’s Capital A/c-1,350-
    By Z’s Capital A/c-4,050-
 26,50026,60015,900 26,50026,60015,900
To Bank A/c1,150--To Balance b/d25,150-11,850
To Balance c/d24,000-24,000To Bank A/c--12,150
 25,150-24,000 25,150-24,000

Bank Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Balance b/d15,600By X’s Capital A/c1,150
To Z’s Capital A/c12,150By Balance c/d26,600
 27,750  27,750

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Sundry Creditors7,000Cash at Bank26,600
Outstanding Legal charges750Stock9,500
Y’s Loan26,600Sundry Debtors5,000 
Capital A/c  Less: Provision for DD2504,750
X24,000 Plant and Machinery11,500
Z24,00048,000Land and Building30,000
 82,350 82,350
📝 Working Note

Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

X’s Gain = 1/2-5/12=6-5/12=1/12

Z’s Gain = 1/2-3/12=6-3/12=3/12

Y’s Share of goodwill = Rs. 16,200 ×4/12 = Rs. 5,400

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q43 Ajay, Vijay and Sanjay are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 3. Vijay retires. After making al…

Ajay, Vijay and Sanjay are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 3. Vijay retires. After making all adjustments relating to revaluation, goodwill and accumulated profits, etc. the capital account of Ajay showed a credit balance of Rs. 2,00,000 and that of Sanjay Rs. 1,00,000. It was decided to adjust the capitals of Ajay and Sanjay in their profit sharing ratio. You are required to calculate the new capital of the partner’s and record necessary entry for surplus/deficit.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Ajay’s Capital A/cDr. 12,500 
 To Bank A/c   12,500
 (Being Amount withdrawn by Ajay to bring his capital to profit sharing ratio)    
 Bank A/cDr. 12,500 
 To Sanjay’s Capital A/c   12,500
 (Being amount brought in by Sanjay to raise his capital to profit ratio)    

Total Capital of Ajay and Sanjay = Rs. 2,00,000 + Rs. 1,00,000 = Rs. 3,00,000

Profit Sharing Ratio = 5:3

Ajay’s Capital = Rs. 3,00,000 × 5/8 = Rs. 1,87,500

Cash withdrawn by Ajay = Rs. 2,00,000 – Rs. 1,87,500 = Rs. 12,500

Sanjay’s Capital = Rs. 3,00,000 × 3/8 = Rs. 1,12,500

Cash bought by Sanjay = Rs. 1,12,500 – Rs. 1,00,000 = Rs. 12,500

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q44 X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. On April 1st 2024, X retires from the firm, Y and Z a…

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. On April 1st 2024, X retires from the firm, Y and Z agree that the capital of the new firm shall be fixed at Rs. 2,10,000 in the profit sharing ratio. The Capital Accounts of Y and Z after all adjustments on the date of retirement showed balances of Rs. 1,45,000 and Rs. 63,000 respectively. State the amount of actual cash to be brought in or to be paid to the partners.

✅ Solution

New ratio of Y and Z after X’s retirement 2:1

Y’s Capital in the new firm should be = Rs. 2,10,000 ×2/3= Rs. 1,40,000

Cash withdrawn by Y = Y’s New Capital – Y’s existing Capital

Cash withdrawn by Y = Rs. 1,40,000 – Rs. 1,45,000

Cash withdrawn by Y = Rs. 5,000

Z’s Capital in the new firm should be = Rs. 2,10,000 ×1/3= Rs. 70,000

Cash withdrawn by Y = Y’s New Capital – Y’s existing Capital

Cash withdrawn by Y = Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 63,000

Cash withdrawn by Y = Rs. 7,000

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q45 A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 4:3:3. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2020 was as follows: Liabilities Rs. Assets…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 4:3:3. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2020 was as follows:

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Sundry Creditors 1,20,000Land and Building5,00,000
General Reserve 40,000Stock2,40,000
Capital Accounts  Debtors1,50,000 
A4,00,000 Less: Provident for DD30,0001,20,000
B2,00,000 Cash at Bank 1,00,000
C2,00,0008,00,000  
 9,60,000 9,60,000

C retires on 1st April, 2020 and A and B decide to share future profits in the ratio of 6 : 4. It is agreed that:

(i) Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 80,000.

(ii) Land & Building is undervalued by Rs. 1,00,000 and Stock is overvalued by 20%.

(iii) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be decreased to Rs. 10,000.

(iv) Computer valued 730,000 was unrecorded in the books.

It was decided to pay off C by giving him this computer and the balance in annual instalments of Rs. 1,00,000 together with interest @ 10% p.a.

You are required to prepare :

(a) Revaluation Account.

(b) C’s Capital Account, and

(c) C’s Loan Account till it is finally closed.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Stock A/c40,000By Land and Building A/c1,00,000
By Revaluation Profit: By Provision for DD A/c 20,000
Kusum’s Capital44,000 By Office Equipment’s A/c 30,000
Sneh’s Capital33,000    
Usha’s Capital33,0001,10,000   
 1,50,000 1,50,000

C’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Office Equipment’s A/c30,000By Balance b/d2,00,000
To C’’s Loan A/c2,39,000By A’s Capital A/c16,000
  By B’s Capital A/c8,000
  By Revaluation A/c33,000
  By General Reserve A/c12,000
 2,69,000 2,69,000

C’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
2019  2018  
31 Mar.To Bank A/c1,23,90031 Mar.By C’s Capital A/c2,39,000
 (Rs. 1,00,000 + Rs. 23,900) 2019  
31 Mar.To Balance c/d1,39,00031 Mar.By Interest A/c23,900
    (2,39,000× 10%) 
  2,62,900  2,62,900
2020  2019  
31 Mar.To Bank A/c1,13,900April 1By Balance b/d1,39,000
 (Rs. 1,00,000 + Rs. 13,900) 2020  
 To Balance c/d39,000Mar. 31By Interest A/c13,900
    (1,39,000× 10%) 
  1,52,900  1,52,900
2021  2020  
31 Mar.To Bank A/c42,900April 1By Balance b/d39,000
   2021  
   Mar. 31By Interest A/c3,900
    (Rs. 39,000 × 10%) 
  42,900  42,900
📝 Working Note

C’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 80,000 ×3/10 = Rs. 24,000

Old Ratio A, B and C = 4:3:3

New Ratio of A and B = 6:4

Calculation of Gaining ratio:-

A’s Gain = 6/10-4/10=2/10

B’s Gain = 4/10-3/10=1/10

Gaining Ratio = 2:1

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q46 Lalit, Madhur and Neens were partners sharing profits as 50%, 30% and 20% respectively. On 31st March, 2021, their Balance Sheet w…

Lalit, Madhur and Neens were partners sharing profits as 50%, 30% and 20% respectively. On 31st March, 2021, their Balance Sheet was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors 28,000Cash34,000
Provident Fund 10,000Debtors47,000 
Investment Fluctuation Fund 10,000Less: Provident bad for DD3,00044,000
Capital A/cs Lalit50,000 Stock 15,000
Madhur40,000 Investment 40,000
Neena25,0001,15,000Goodwill20,000
   Profit & Loss A/c10,000
 1,63,000 1,63,000

On this date, Madhur retired and Lalit and Neena agreed to continue on the following terms :

(a) The goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 51,000.

(b) There was a claim for Workmen's Compensation to the extent of Rs. 6,000.

(c) Investment were brought down to Rs. 15,000.

(d) Provision for bad debts was reduced by Rs. 1,000.

(e) Madhur was paid Rs. 10,300 in cash and the balance was transferred to his loan account payable in two equal instalments together with interest @12% p.a.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and Madhur’s Loan Account till the loan is finally paid off.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Workmen’s Comp. Claim A/c6,000By Provision for BD A/c1,000
To Investment A/c15,000By Revaluation loss 
  Lalit’s Capital10,000 
   Madhu’s Capital6,000 
   Neena’s Capital4,00020,000
 21,000 21,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsLalitMadhurNeenaParticularsLalitMadhurNeena
To Revaluation A/c (Loss)10,0006,0004,000By Balance b/d50,00040,00025,000
To P & L A/c5,0003,0002,000By Lalit’s Cap. A/c-10,929-
To Goodwill A/c10,0006,0004,000By Neena’s Cap. A/c-4,371-
To Madhur’s Cap. A/c10,929-4,371    
To Cash A/c-10,300-    
To Madhur’s Loan A/c-30,000-    
To Balance c/d14,071-10,629    
 50,00055,30025,000 50,00055,30025,000

Madhur’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
2013  2013  
Mar. 31To Balance c/d30,000Mar. 31By Madhur’s Capital A/c30,000
  30,000  30,000
2014  2013  
Mar. 31To Cash A/c18,600Mar. 31By Balance b/d30,000
Mar. 31To Balance c/d15,0002014  
   Mar. 31By Interest A/c3,600
  33,600  33,600
2015  2014  
Mar. 31To Cash A/c16,800April 1By Balance b/d15,000
   2015  
   Mar. 31By Interest A/c1,800
  16,800  16,800
📝 Working Note

Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

Madhur’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 51,000 ×3/10 = Rs. 15,300

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q47 R, S and T were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2:2:1 ratio. On 1-4-2021 their Balance Sheet was as follows: Liabilities Rs.…

R, S and T were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2:2:1 ratio. On 1-4-2021 their Balance Sheet was as follows:

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Bank Loan 12,800Cash51,300
Sundry Creditors 25,000Bills Receivable 10,800
Capitals:  Debtors 35,600
R80,000 Stock 44,600
S50,000 Furniture 7,000
T40,0001,70,000Plant and machinery19,500
Profit and Loss A/c 9,000Building48,000
 2,16,800 2,16,800

S retired from the firm on 1-4-2021 and his share was ascertained on the revaluation of assets as follows :

Stock Rs. 40,000; Furniture Rs. 6,000; Plant and Machinery Rs. 18,000; Building Rs. 40,000; Rs. 1,700 were to be provided for doubtful debts. The goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 12,000.

S was to be paid Rs. 21,680 in cash on retirement and the balance in three equal quarterly instalments (starting from 30th June 2017) along with interest @12% . Prepare Revaluation Account, Partner’s Capital Accounts, S’s Loan Account and Balance Sheet on 1-4 -2021.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Stock A/c4,600  
To Furniture A/c1,000By Revaluation loss 
To Plant & Machinery A/c1,500R’s Capital10,000 
To Building 8,000S’s Capital6,000 
To Provision for DD 1,700T’s Capital4,00020,000
 16,800 16,800

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsRSTParticularsRST
To Revaluation A/c (Loss)6,7206,7203,360By Balance b/d50,00040,00025,000
To S’s Capital A/c3,200-1,600By P & L A/c3,6003,6001,800
To Cash A/c-21,680-By R’s Cap. A/c-3,200-
To S’s Loan A/c-30,000-By T’s Cap. A/c-1,600-
To Balance c/d73,680-36,840    
 83,60058,40041,800 83,60058,40041,800

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Bank Loan12,8000Cash a/c (51,300 – 21,680)29,620
Sundry Creditors25,000Bills Receivable10,800
S’s Loan30,000Debtors35,000 
Capital’s A/c Less: Provision for DD1,70033,900
R73,680 Stock 40,000
T36,8401,10,520Furniture6,000
   Plant and Machinery18,000
   Building40,000
     
 1,78,320 1,78,320

S’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
2013  2013  
Mar. 31To Bank c/d (10,000 + 900)10,900Mar. 31By S’s Capital A/c30,000
Sept. 30To Bank c/d (10,000 + 600)10,600June 31By Interest A/c900
 To Bank c/d (10,000 + 300)10,300 (Rs.30,000 × 12% ×n3/12) 
   Sept. 30By Interest A/c600
    (Rs.20,000 × 12% ×n3/12) 
   Dec. 30By Interest A/c300
    (Rs.10,000 × 12% ×n3/12) 
  31,800  31,800
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q48 Following is the Balance Sheet of G, K & W as at 31st March, 2019 who share profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Liabilities Rs.…

Following is the Balance Sheet of G, K & W as at 31st March, 2019 who share profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1.

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Capitals:  Goodwill7,500
G22,000 Stock 12,500
K13,000 Sundry Debtors 12,000
W9,00044,000Land and Building 15,000
Sundry Creditors 10,000Plant and Machinery 18,000
Bills payable 4,000Motor Vehicle 5,000
General reserve 12,000  
 70,000 70,000

On 1st April, 2019. G retired and the following arrangements were agreed upon :

(1) Goodwill of the firm is to be valued at Rs. 15,000.

(2) The assets and liabilities are to be valued as under: Stock Rs. 10,000; Sundry Debtors Rs. 11,500; Land and Buildings Rs. 18,000; Plant and Machinery Rs. 16,500; and Sundry Creditors Rs. 9,200.

(3) Liability for Workmen's Compensation amounting to Rs. 500 is to be brought into the books.

(4) The entire capital of the firm as newly constituted be fixed at Rs. 35,000 between K and W in the proportion of 4:3 and the actual cash to be paid off or to be brought in by continuing partners as the case may be.

(5) Rs. 13,150 were paid to G. The balance due to him was to be paid in three equal instalments annually together with interest @ 12% per annum.

Give necessary ledger accounts, the Balance Sheet of the firm after G’s retirement and G’s Loan Account till it is finally paid off.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Stock A/c2,500By Land and to Creditors3,000
To Furniture A/c1,000By Creditors A/c800
To Plant & Machinery A/c1,500By Revaluation loss 
To Workmen’s Copm. A/c500G’s Capital600 
   K’s Capital400 
   W’s Capital2001,200
 5,000 5,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsGKEParticularsGKE
To Revaluation A/c (Loss)600400200By Balance b/d22,00013,0009,000
To Goodwill A/c3,7502,5001,250By General Reserve6,0004,0002,000
To G’s Cap A/c-5,0002,500By K’s Cap. A/c5,000--
TO Balance c/d31,1509,1007,050By W’s Cap. A/c2,500--
 35,50017,00011,000 35,50017,00011,000
To Bank A/c13,150--By Balance b/d31,1509,1007050
To G’s Loan A/c18,000--By Bank A/c-109007,950
To Balance c/d-20,00015,000    
 31,15020,00015,000 31,15020,00015,000

G’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
2013  2013  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c (6,000 + 2,160)8,160April 1By G’s Capital A/c18,000
Mar. 31To Balance c/d12,0002016  
   Mar. 31By Interest2,160
    (Rs. 18,000 × 12%) 
  20,160  20,160
2017  2016  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c (6,000 + 1,440)7,440April 1By Balance b/d12,000
Mar. 31To Balance c/d6,0002017  
   Mar. 31By Interest1,440
    (Rs. 12,000 × 12%) 
  13,440  13,440
2018  2016  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c (6,000 + 720)6,720April 1By Balance b/d6,000
   2017  
   Mar. 31By Interest720
    (Rs. 6,000 × 12%) 
  13,440  13,440
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q49 P, Q and R were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 respectively. As at 31st March, 2022, the Balance Sh…

P, Q and R were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 respectively. As at 31st March, 2022, the Balance Sheet of the firm stood as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Sundry Creditors 5,300Fixed Assets25,000
Expenses Outstanding 700Stock 11,000
Reserve 3,000Book Debts 9,000
Capitals: P20,000 Cash at Bank 2,000
Q10,000    
R8,00038,000  
 47,000 47,000

On this date Q decided to retire and for this purpose :

(a) Goodwill was valued at Rs. 19,000;

(b) Fixed assets were valued at Rs. 30,000;

(c) Stock was considered as worth Rs. 10,000.

Q was to be paid through cash, brought in by P and R, in such a way as to make their capitals proportionate to their new profit sharing ratio which was to be P 3/5 and R 2/5.

Record these matters in the journal of the firm and prepare the resultant Balance Sheet.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
2022     
Mar. 31Reserve A/cDr. 3,000 
 To P’s Capital A/c   1,500
 To Q’s Capital A/c  900
 To R’s Capital A/c   600
 (Being Reserve transferred to partner’s capital account)    
Mar. 31Fixed Assets A/cDr. 5,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   5,000
 (Being increase in the value of fixed assets)    
Mar. 31Revolution A/cDr. 1000 
 To Stock A/c   1000
 (Being decrease in the value of Stock)    
Mar. 31Revaluation A/cDr. 4,000 
 To P’s Capital A/c   2,000
 To Q’s Capital A/c   1,200
 To R’s Capital A/c   800
 (Being profit on revaluation amount transfer)    
Mar. 31P’s Capital A/cDr. 1,900 
 R’s Capital A/cDr. 3,800 
 To Q’s Capital A/c   5,700
 (Being Q’s share of goodwill debited to continuing partners in the gaining ratio)    
Mar. 31Bank A/cDr. 17,800 
 To P’s Capital A/c   5,400
 To R’s Capital A/c   12,400
 (Being amount brought in by P and R to raise their capitals to profit sharing ratio)    
Mar. 31Q’s Capital A/cDr. 17,800 
 To Bank A/c   17,800
 (Being amount paid to Q)    

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsPQRParticularsPQR
To Q’s Capital A/c1,900--By Balance b/d20,00010,0008,000
To Balance c/d21,60017,8005,600By Reserve A/c1,500900600
    By Revaluation A/c2,0001,200800
    By P‘s Capital A/c-1,900-
    By R‘s Capital A/c-3,800-
 23,50017,8009,400 23,50017,8009,400
To Bank A/c-17,800-To Balance c/d21,60017,8005,600
To Balance c/d27,000-18,000To Bank A/c5,400-12,400
 27,00017,80018,000 27,00017,80018,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Sundry Creditors5,300Cash at Bank 2,000
Expenses Outstanding700Book Debts 9,000
Capital Account:  Stock 10,000
P27,000 Fixed Assets30,000
R18,00045,000  
 51,000 51,000
📝 Working Note

1.) Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

P’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5-5/10=6 - 5/10=1/10

R’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5-2/10=4-2/10=2/10

Gaining Ratio = 1 : 2

2.) Total Capital of the New Firm = Rs. 21,600 + Rs. 17,800 + Rs. 5,600 = Rs. 45,000

📌 Teacher's Note
After retirement/death, prepare the new Balance Sheet using the revised asset/liability values from the Revaluation A/c and the remaining/continuing partners' closing capital balances (plus the outgoing partner's loan account, if applicable). Total Assets must equal Total Liabilities.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q50 P, Q and R are partners in a firm. R retires from the firm. On the date of retirement, Rs. 3,00,000 is due to him. It is agreed to…

P, Q and R are partners in a firm. R retires from the firm. On the date of retirement, Rs. 3,00,000 is due to him. It is agreed to pay him in instalments every year at the end of the year. Prepare R’s Loan Account in the following cases :

(i) Five yearly instalments plus interest @ 15% p.a.

(ii) Instalments of Rs. 1, 00,000 which already includes interest @ 15% p.a. on the outstanding balance for the first four years and the balance including interest in the fifth year.

✅ Solution

(i)

R’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
1st Year  1st Year  
endTo Bank A/c (60,000 + 45,000)1,05,00StartingBy R’s Capital A/c3,00,000
 To Balance c/d2,40,000 By Interest45,000
    (Rs. 3,00,000× 15%) 
  3,45,000  3,45,000
2nd Year  2nd Year  
endTo Bank A/c (60,000 + 36,000)96,000StartingBy Balance b/d2,40,000
 To Balance c/d1,80,000 By Interest36,000
    (Rs. 2,40,000× 15%) 
  2,76,000  2,76,000
3rd Year  3rd Year  
EndTo Bank A/c (60,000 + 27,000)87,000StartingBy Balance b/d1,80,000
 By Balance c/d1,20,000 By Interest A/c27,000
    (Rs. 1,80,000× 15%) 
  2,07,000  2,07,000
4rd Year  4rd Year  
EndTo Bank A/c (60,000 + 18,000)78,000StartingBy Balance b/d1,20,000
 By Balance c/d60,000 By Interest A/c18,000
    (Rs. 1,80,000× 15%) 
  1,38,000  1,38,000
5rd Year  5rd Year  
EndTo Bank A/c (60,000 + 9,000)69,000StartingBy Balance b/d60,000
    By Interest A/c9,000
    (Rs. 60,000 × 15%) 
  69,000  69,000

(ii)

R’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
1st Year  1st Year  
endTo Bank A/c1,00,000StartingBy R’s Capital A/c3,00,000
 To Balance c/d2,45,000 By Interest45,000
    (Rs. 3,00,000× 15%) 
  3,45,000  3,45,000
2nd Year  2nd Year  
endTo Bank A/c1,00,000StartingBy Balance b/d2,45,000
 To Balance c/d1,80,000 By Interest36,750
    (Rs. 2,45,000× 15%) 
  2,76,000  2,76,000
3rd Year  3rd Year  
EndTo Bank A/c1,00,000StartingBy Balance b/d1,81,750
 By Balance c/d1,09,013 By Interest A/c27,263
    (Rs. 1,81,750× 15%) 
  2,09,013  2,09,013
4rd Year  4rd Year  
EndTo Bank A/c1,00,000StartingBy Balance b/d1.09,013
 By Balance c/d25,365 By Interest A/c16,352
    (Rs. 1,09,013× 15%) 
  1,25,365  1,25,365
5rd Year  5rd Year  
EndTo Bank A/c29,170StartingBy Balance b/d25,365
    By Interest A/c3,805
    (Rs. 25,365× 15%) 
  29,170  29,170
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
Q51 A, Band C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 :2: 1. On 31stMarch 2014 C retired. Following balances were dis…

A, Band C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 :2: 1. On 31stMarch 2014 C retired. Following balances were disclosed by the Finn’s Balance Sheet on this date :

(i) Capitals: A Rs. 10,00,000; B Rs. 6,00,000 and C Rs. 4,40,000.

(ii) Profit & Loss (Dr. Balance) Rs. 15,000.

(ii) Advertisement Expenditure Rs. 15,000.

Revaluation of Assets and re-assessment of liabilities resulted in a loss of Rs. 60,000. On the retirement of C, goodwill is valued at Rs. 1,80,000.

The amount payable to C is agreed to be paid in two yearly instalments of Rs. 2,00,000 each including interest @ 10% p.a. on the outstanding balance during the first two years and the balance including interest in the third year. Books are closed on 31st March every year.

Prepare C‘s Loan Account till it is finally paid.

✅ Solution

R’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
2014  2014  
Mar. 31To Balance c/d4,50,000Mar. 31By C’s Capital A/c4,50,000
2015  2014  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c2,00,000Apr. 1By Balance b/d4,50,000
 To Balance c/d2,95,0002015  
   Mar. 31By Interest45,000
    (Rs. 4,50,000× 10%) 
  4,95,000  4,95,000
2016  2015  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c2,00,000Apr. 1By Balance b/d2,95,000
 To Balance c/d2,95,0002015  
   Mar. 31By Interest29,500
    (Rs. 2,95,000× 10%) 
  3,24,500  3,24,500
2017  2016  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c1,36,950April 1By Balance b/d1,24,500
   2015  
   Mar. 31By Interest12,450
    (Rs. 1,24,500× 10%) 
  1,36,950  1,36,950
📝 Working Note

Total amount due to C:

C’s Capital Rs. 4,40,000
Less: Share in Profit and Loss (Loss)Rs. 45,000 ×1/6Rs. 7,500
Less: Share in Advertisement Exp. (Loss)Rs. 15,000 ×1/6Rs. 2,500
Less: Share in Revaluation LossRs. 60,000 ×1/6Rs. 10,000
  Rs. 4,20,000
Add: Share of GoodwillRs. 1,80,000 ×1/6Rs. 30,000
  Rs. 4,50,000
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q52 Kushal, Kumar and Kavita were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1 : 1. On 1st April, 2023 their Balance Sheet…

Kushal, Kumar and Kavita were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1 : 1. On 1st April, 2023 their Balance Sheet was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors 1,20,000Cash70,000
Bills payable 1,80,000Debtors2,00,000 
General Reserve 1,20,000Less: Provision10,0001,90,000
Capitals:  Stock 2,20,000
X3,00,000 Furniture 1,20,000
Y2,80,000 Building3,00,000
Z3,00,0008,80,000Land4,00,000
 13,00,000 13,00,000

On the above date Kavita retired and the following was agreed :

(i) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 40,000.

(ii) Land was to be appreciated by 30% and building was to be depreciated by Rs. 1,00,000.

(iii) Value of furniture was to be reduced by Rs. 20,000.

(iv) Bad debts provision is to be increased to Rs. 15,000.

(v) 10% of the amount payable to Kavita was paid in cash and the balance was transferred to her Loan Account.

(vi) Capitals of Kushal and Kumar will be in proportion to their new profit sharing ratio. The surplus/ deficit, if any in their Capital Accounts will be adjusted through Current Accounts.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partner’s Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of Kushal and Kumar after Kavita’s retirement.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Building A/c1,00,000By Land and to Creditors3,000
To Furniture A/c20,000  
To Provision for DD A/c5,000By Revaluation loss 
  Kushal’s Capital3,000 
   Kumar’s Capital1,000 
   Kavita’s Capital1,0005,000
 1,25,000 1,25,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsKushalKumarKavitaParticularsKushalKumarKavita
To Revaluation A/c3,0001,0001,000By Balance b/d3,00,0002,80,0003,00,000
To Goodwill A/c6,0002,000-By General Reserve72,00024,00024,000
To Cash A/c--33,100By Kushal’s Cap. A/c--6,000
To Kavita’s Cap A/c--2,97,900By Kumar’s Cap. A/c--2,000
To Balance c/d3,63,0003,01,000-    
 3,72,0003,04,0003,32,000 3,72,0003,04,0003,32,000
By kushal’s Cur. A/c-1,35,000-By Balance b/d3,63,0003,01,000-
To Balance c/d4,98,0001,66,000-By kushal’s Cur. A/c1,35,000--
        
 4,98,0003,01,000- 4,98,0003,01,000-

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors1,20,000Cash 36,900
B/P1,80,000Debtors2,00,000 
Kavita’s Loan A/c 2,97,000Less: Provision for DD15,0001,85,000
Capital A/c  Stock 2,20,000
Kushal4,98,000 Furniture 1,00,000
Kumar1,66,0006,64,000Building2,00,000
Kumar’s Current A/c 1,35,000Land5,20,000
   Kushal’s Current A/c1,35,000
 13,96,900 13,96,900
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q53 A, B and C were equal partners. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2022 was as under : BALANCE SHEET as at 31-03-2017 Liabiliti…

A, B and C were equal partners. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2022 was as under :

BALANCE SHEET as at 31-03-2017

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
B/P 20,000Bank20,000
Creditors 40,000Stock 20,000
General Reserve 30,000Furniture 28,000
P/L 6,000Debtors45,000 
Capital A/cs: A60,000 Less: RBDD5,00040,000
B40,000 Land and Building1,20,000
C32,0001,32,000  
 2,28,000 2,28,000

B retired on 1stApril, 2022. A and C decided to continue the business sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. Following terms were agreed :

(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 57,600.

(b) Reserve for bad and doubtful debts to be maintained at 10% on debtors.

(c) Land and building to be increased to Rs. 1,32,000.

(d) Furniture to be reduced by Rs. 8,000.

(e) Rent outstanding (not provided for as yet) was Rs. 1,500.

Remaining partners decided to bring sufficient cash in the business to pay off B and to maintain a bank balance of Rs. 24,800. They also decided to readjust their capitals as per their new profit sharing ratio.

Prepare necessary Ledger Accounts and Balance Sheet.

✅ Solution
Revaluation Account
Dr. Cr.
ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Furniture A/c8,000By Land and Building A/c12,000
To Outstanding Rent A/c1,500By Provision for DD5,000 
To Revaluation transferred to: Less: New provision4,500500
A’s Capital A/c1,000   
B’s Capital A/c1,000   
C’s Capital A/c1,0003,000  
 12,500 12,500
    
Partner’s Capital Accounts
Dr.Cr.
ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To B’s Cap. A/c9,600-9,600By Balance b/d60,00040,00032,000
To Bank A/c-72,200-By General Reserve10,00010,00010,000
To Balance c/d1,01,900-73,900By P & L A/c2,0002,0002,000
    By Revaluation A/c1,0001,0001,000
    By A’s Capital A/c-9,600-
    By C’s Capital A/c-9,600-
    By Bank A/c38,500-38,500
 1,11,50072,20083,500 1,11,50072,20083,500
        
         
Balance Sheet
LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Capital A/c : Bank24,800
A1,01,900 Stock20,000
C73,9001,75,800Furniture20,000
Bills Payable20,000Debtors45,000 
Creditors40,000Less: New Provision(4,500)40,500
Outstanding Rent1,500Land and Building1,32,000
 2,37,300 2,37,300
    
📝 Working Note

Gaining Ratio =New Ratio – Old Ratio

A’s Gain = 1/2-1/3=3-2/6=1/2

B’s Gain = 1/2-1/3=3-2/6=1/6

B’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 57,600 ×1/3 = Rs. 19,200

📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q54 A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2:1 respectively. B retired on 31st March, 2024. On that date the capitals…

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio 3:2:1 respectively. B retired on 31st March, 2024. On that date the capitals of A, B and C after all adjustments were Rs. 5,10,000; Rs. 3,30,000 and Rs. 1,80,000 respectively. Cash and Bank balances on 31st March, 2024 were Rs. 30,000. B was to be paid through cash brought by A and C in a manner that their capitals are proportionate to their new profit sharing ratio which was to be 5:3. Firm wants to maintain a minimum cash balance of Rs. 50,000.

Pass necessary journal entries.

✅ Solution

Calculation of Total Capital :-

Total Capital = Adjusted Capital of A + Adjusted Capital of B + Amount payable to C + Deficit in minimum cash balance

Total Capital = Rs. 5,10,000 + Rs. 3,30,000 + Rs. 1,80,000 + (Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 30,000)

Total Capital = Rs. 5,10,000 + Rs. 3,30,000 + Rs. 1,80,000 + Rs. 20,000

Total Capital = Rs. 10,40,000

A and C’s Capital in proportionate in their new Profit sharing Ratio:-

A’s Capital in new firm = Rs. 10,40,000 × 5/8 = Rs. 6,50,000

C’s Capital in new firm = Rs. 10,40,000 × 3/8 = Rs. 3,90,000

Adjustment Table:-

ParticularsAC
Old Capital of Partners5,10,0001,80,000
New Capital of Partners6,50,0003,90,000
Amount brought in by A and C1,40,0002,10,000
📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q55 X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 2 : 3. Y retires. On this date his Capital after making adjustments fo…

X, Y and Z are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 2 : 3. Y retires. On this date his Capital after making adjustments for reserves and revaluation exists at Rs. 2,00,000. X and Z agreed to pay him Rs. 2,40,000 in fill settlement of his account Record necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill if X and Z decided to share future profits equally.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 X’s Capital A/cDr. 10,000 
 Z’s Capital A/cDr. 30,000 
 To Y’s Capital A/c   40,000
 (Being Y’s share of goodwill debited of Gaining partners)   
      
📝 Working Note

1. It is given that Old Ratio of X, Y and Z = 4:2:3.

New ratio of X and Z = 1:1

Gaining ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

X’s Gain = 1/2-4/9 = 9-8/18=1/18

Z’s Gain = 1/2-3/9 = 9-6/18=3/18

Gaining Ratio of X and Z = 1:3.

2. Calculation of Hidden Goodwill =

Amount Paid to Y in full settlement = Rs. 2,40,000

Less: Y’s capital = Rs. 2,00,000

Y’s share of Goodwill = Rs. 40,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q56 Shobha, Romila and Payal were partners sharing profits equally. Romila retired on 1st April, 2026 and amount due to her after all …

Shobha, Romila and Payal were partners sharing profits equally. Romila retired on 1st April, 2026 and amount due to her after all adjustments for accumulated profits and gain on revaluation was Rs. 5,80,000. It was decided that Romila will be paid Rs. 6,40,000 in full settlement.

Shobha and Payal agreed to share future profits in the ratio of 7:2. Rs. 40,000 was paid immediately and balance on 1st December, 2026. Pass the necessary Journal entries on Romila’s retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
April 1Shobha’s Capital A/cDr. 80,000 
 To Romila’s Capital A/c   60,000
 To Payal’s Capital A/c   20,000
 (Being hidden goodwill adjusted)   
April 1Romila’s Capital A/cDr. 6,40,000 
 To Cash A/c   40,000
 To Romila’s Loan A/c   6,00,000
 (Being paid Rs. 40,000 immediately remaining balance trf. to loan account )    
Dec. 1Romila’s Loan A/cDr. 6,00,000 
 To Bank/Cash A/c   6,00,000
 (Being balance amount paid to Romila )    

  

📝 Working Note

Old Ratio of Shobha, Romila and Payal = 1:1:1

New Ratio of Shobha and Payal = 7:2

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

Shobha’s Gain = 7/9-1/3=7-3/9=4/9 (Gain)

Payal’s Gain = 2/9-1/3=2-3/9=-1/9 (Sacrifice)

Romila’s Share of hidden goodwill = Amount paid in full settlement – Amount due after adjustment

Romila’s Share of hidden goodwill = Rs. 6,40,000 – Rs. 5,80,000

Romila’s Share of hidden goodwill = Rs. 60,000

Calculation of total Goodwill of firm = 60,000 × 3/1 = Rs. 1,80,000

Payal’s Goodwill = Rs. 1,80,000 × 1/9 = Rs. 20,000

Shobha’s Goodwill = Rs. 1,80,000 × 4/9 = Rs. 80,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q57 Ratan, Anmol and Heera are partners with equal share in profits. Ratan retires on 1st April, 2026. Anmol and Heera agreed to share…

Ratan, Anmol and Heera are partners with equal share in profits. Ratan retires on 1st April, 2026. Anmol and Heera agreed to share future profits in the ratio of 5:4. Following is the Balance Sheet extract on that date.

Balance Sheet
LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Workmen Compensation Reserve40,000Stock44,000
Employees Provident Fund10,000Debtors80,000 
Capital A/cs: Less: Pro. For DD5,000 
Ratan1,56,000 Investments1,50,000
Anmol1,70,000   
Heera1,60,0004,86,000  
 5,36,000 5,36,000

Additional Information:-

(i) There was a claim of Workmen Compensation for Rs. 46,000.

(ii) Stock was found overvalued by 10%.

(iii) Bad debts amounted to Rs. 7,000 and remaining debtors are good.

(iv) Ratan was given Investments and 50% of the stock in full settlement.

Pass necessary journal entries on the date of Ratan’s retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
2026     
April 1Workmen Compensation Reserve A/cDr. 40,000 
 Revaluation A/cDr. 6,000 
 To Provision for workmen compensation Claim A/c   46,000
 (Being adjustment of workmen compensation reserve)   
April 1Revaluation A/cDr. 4,000 
 To Stock A/c   4,000
 (Being stock is overvalued now reduced)    
April 1Provision for Doubtful debts A/cDr. 5,000 
 Revaluation A/cDr. 2,000 
 To Debtors A/c   7,000
 (Being bad debts written off)    
April 1Ratan’s Capital A/cDr. 4,000 
 Anmol’s Capital A/cDr. 4,000 
 Heera’s Capital A/cDr. 4,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   12,000
 (Being loss on revaluation distributed equally)    
April 1Ratan’s Capital A/cDr. 1,52,000 
 To Investment A/c   1,50,000
 To Stock A/c   2,000
 (Being investment and 50% of the adjusted stock transferred to Ratan in Full settlement)    
📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q58 A, B and C were partners in a firm. B died on 31st August, 2021. B’s share of profit from the closure of the last accounting year …

A, B and C were partners in a firm. B died on 31st August, 2021. B’s share of profit from the closure of the last accounting year till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of the average of three completed years of profits before death. Profits for the years ending 31stMarch 2019, 2020 and 2021 were Rs. 40,000; Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 72,000 respectively. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year.

Calculate B’s share of profit till the date of her death and pass the necessary journal entry for the same assuming :

(i) There is no change in the profit sharing ratio of A and C;

(ii) There is change in the profit sharing ratio of A and C and the new ratio is 7 : 5.

✅ Solution

Average Profit = Rs. 40,000 + 50,000 +72,000 /3 = Rs. 54,000

Five month’s profit, i.e, from 1st April, 2021 to 31st August, 2021= Rs. 54,000 X 5/12 = Rs. 22,500

Share of B till his death = Rs. 22,500 X 1/3 = Rs. 7,500.

(i) when there is no change in the profit sharing ratio of A and C;

Journal entry

DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Profit and Loss Suspense A/cDr. 7,500 
 To B’s Capital A/c   7,500
 (B’s Share of profit till the date of his death)    

(ii) When there is change in the profit sharing ratio of A and C and the new ratio is 7 : 5.

A Gains: 7/12- 1/3 = 7-4/12 =3/12

C Gains: 5/12 - 1/3 = 5-4 /12 = 1/12

Hence, Gaining Ratio of A and C = 3:1

DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’S Capital A/cDr. 5,625 
 C’S Capital A/cDr. 1,875 
 To B’s Capital A/c   7,500
 (B’s share of profit debited to A and C in their gaining ratio of 3:1)    
📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
Goodwill = Average Profit × Number of Years' Purchase. Normalise each year's profit first — add back abnormal losses/non-recurring expenses, deduct abnormal gains/non-recurring income.
Q59 Hari, Mohan and Sohan were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2:2:1 ratio. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. …

Hari, Mohan and Sohan were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2:2:1 ratio. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. Mohan died on 24-8-2021. On Mohan‘s death the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 75,000. The partnership deed provided that on the death of a partner his share in the profits of the firm in the year of his death will be calculated on the basis of last year’s profit. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31-3-2021 was Rs. 2,00,000. Calculate Mohan’s share of profit till the time of his death

and pass the necessary journal entries for the treatment of goodwill and his share of profit.

✅ Solution

JOURNAL ENTRIES

DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
(i)Hari’s Capital A/cDr. 20,000 
 Sohan’s Capital A/cDr. 10,000 
 To Mohan’s Capital A/c   30,000
 (Mohan’s share of goodwill adjusted into the capital A/cs of Hari and Sohan in their gaining ratio, i.e. 2:1)    
(ii)Profit and Loss Suspense A/cDr. 32,000 
 To Mohan’s Capital A/c   32,000
 (Mohan’s share of profit upto 24th August 2017)    

Working Notes:

(i) Mohan’s share of goodwill = Rs. 75,000 X2/5 = Rs. 30,000. It will be debited to the Capital Accounts of hari and Sohan in their gaining ratio, i.e., 2:1.

(ii) Number of days from March 31 to August 24 = 146

Mohan’s share of profit = 2,00,000 X 146/365 X 2/5 = Rs. 32,000.

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q60 A, B and C are sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. A dies on 31st December, 2022. Accounts are closed on 31stMarch every ye…

A, B and C are sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. A dies on 31st December, 2022. Accounts are closed on 31stMarch every year. Sales for the year ending 31st March, 2022 amounted to Rs. 4,00,000. Sales of Rs. 3,30,000 amounted between the period from 1stApril. 2022 to 31st December, 2022. The profit for the year ending 31st March, 2022 amounted to Rs. 60,000.

Calculate the deceased partner’s share in the current year‘s profits of the firm.

✅ Solution

Profit from 1st April 2022 to 31st December, 2022 on the basis of sales If sales are Rs. 4,00,000, profit is Rs. 60,000

If sales are Rs. 3,30,000 profit will be 60,000/4,00,000 X 3,30,000= Rs. 49,500

A’s share will be = Rs. 49,500 X 4/9 = Rs. 22,000.

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
Q61 A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. Their books are closed on March 31st every ye…

A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. Their books are closed on March 31st every year.

B died on 1st August, 2022. The executors of B are entitled to:

(i) His share of Capital i.e. Rs. 4,00,000 along with his share of goodwill. The total goodwill of the firm was valued at 1.5 years purchase of last year’s profit,

(ii) His share of profit up to his date of death on the basis of sales till date of death. Sales for the year ended March 31, 2022 was Rs. 4,00,000 and profit for the same year was Rs.80,000. Sale shows a growth trend of 25% and percentage of profit earning is increased by 4%.

(iii) Amount payable to B was transferred to his executors.

Pass necessary Journal Entries and show the working clearly.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsLFDebitCredit
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 32,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 16,000 
 To B’s Capital A/c   48,000
 (Being B’s share of goodwill debited to A and C)    
 Profit and loss A/cDr. 16,000 
 To B’s Capital A/c   16,000
 (Being B’s Share of profit trf. to his capital A/c)    
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 4,64,000 
 To B’s Executors A/c   4,64,000
 (Being amount due to B trf. to B’s Executors Account)    
📝 Working Note

Sales for the year = Rs. 4,00,000 + (Rs. 4,00,000 × 25%)

Sales for the year = Rs. 4,00,000 + Rs. 1,00,000

Sales for the year = Rs. 5,00,000

Profit Percentage on the basis of sales = 80,000/4,00,000×100

Profit Percentage on the basis of sales = 20%

Profit Percentage increased = 24%

B’s Share of Profit = Rs. 5,00,000 × 24% × 4/12 × 2/5

B’s Share of Profit = Rs. 16,000

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
Q62 The Balance Sheet of Sindhu, Rahul and Kamlesh, who were sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 4 respectively, as at 31st March,…

The Balance Sheet of Sindhu, Rahul and Kamlesh, who were sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 4 respectively, as at 31st March, 2023 was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
General Reserve 10,000Cash32,000
Bills Payable 20,000Stock 88,000
Loan 24,000Investments 94,000
Capital A/cs:  Land and Building 1,20,000
Sindhu1,20,000 Sindhu’s Loan 20,000
Rahul1,00,000   
kamlesh80,0003,00,000  
 3,54,000 3,54,000

Sindhu died on 31st July 2023. The partnership deed provided for the following on the death of a partner :

(a) Goodwill of the firm be valued at two years’ purchase of average profits for the last three years which were Rs. 80,000.

(b) Sindhu’s share of profit till the date of his death was to be calculated on the basis of sales. Sales for the year ended 31st March, 2023 amounted to Rs. 8,00,000 and that from 1st April to 31st July 2023 Rs. 3,00,000. The profit for the year ended 31st March, 2023 was Rs. 2,00,000.

(c) Interest on capital was to be provided @ 6% p.a.

Prepare Sindhu’s Capital Account to be rendered to his executor.

✅ Solution

Sindhu’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Sindhu’s Loan A/c6,000By balance b/d1,20,000
To Sindhu’s Executor’s A/c3,000By General Reserve A/c3,000
  By Rahul’s Capital A/c20,571
  By Kamlesh’s Capital A/c27,429
  By Profit & Loss Suspense A/c22,500
  By Interest on Capital2,400
 1,95,900 1,95,900
📝 Working Note

1.Calculation of Goodwill:

Goodwill = 2 year’s purchase of average profit of the last three years

Goodwill = 2 X Rs. 80,000

Goodwill = Rs. 1,60,000

Sindhu’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 1,60,000 ×3/10 = Rs. 48,000

Gaining ratio = 3 : 4

Rahul’s Contribution = Rs. 48,000 × 3/7 = Rs. 20,571

Kamlesh’s Contribution = Rs. 48,000 × 4/7 = Rs. 27,429

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q63 A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. The Balance Sheet as at 31.3.2023 was as follows: Liabil…

A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. The Balance Sheet as at 31.3.2023 was as follows:

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors12,000Building20,000
Reserve6,000Plant & Machinery16,000
Capital A/cs: Stock5,100
A24,000 Debtors6,000
B12,00 Cash at Bank6,900
C8,00044,000Advertisement Suspense8,000
 62,000 62,000

A died on 30.9.2023 and B and C decide to share future profits in the ratio of 7:3. Under the partnership agreement the executors of a deceased partner were entitled to :

(a) Amount standing to the credit of partner’s capital account.

(b) Interest on capital at 12% per annum.

(c) Share of goodwill on the basis of four years purchase of last three years average profit.

(d) Share of profit from the closing of the last financial year to the date of death on the basis of last year’s profit. Profits for the year 2021, 2022 and 2023 were Rs. 8,000; Rs. 12,000 and Rs.7,000 respectively.

Prepare A ’s Capital account to be rendered to his executors.

✅ Solution

A’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Advertisement Suspense A/c4,000By Balance b/d24,000
To A’s Executors A/c44,190By Reserves A/c3,000
  By Interest on Capital A/c1,440
  By B’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)14,400
  By C’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)3,600
  By B’s Capital A/c (Share of Profit)1,400
  By C’s Capital A/c (Share of Profit)350
    
 48,190 48,190
📝 Working Note

(i) Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

B’s Share = 7/10-3/10=4/10

C’s Share = 3/10-2/10=1/10

Gaining Ratio = 4:1

(ii) Valuation of Goodwill:-

Total Profit = Rs. 8,000 + Rs. 12,000 + Rs. 7,000

Total Profit = Rs. 27,000

Average Profit = Total Profit /Number of years

Average Profit = Rs. 27,000 /3

Average Profit = Rs. 9,000

Goodwill at 4 year purchases = Rs. 9,000 × 4 = Rs. 36,000

A’s Goodwill = Rs. 36,000 ×5/10 = Rs. 18,000

(iii) Share of profit payable to A = Rs. 7,000 ×6/12×5/10 = Rs. 1,750

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q64 R, S and T were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:3. T died on 1st August, 2024 and goodwill was valued at Rs…

R, S and T were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:3. T died on 1st August, 2024 and goodwill was valued at Rs. 7,50,000 on that day. Adjustment entry for goodwill was passed as follows:

DateParticularsL.F.DebitCredit
 R’s Capital A/cDr. 1,50,000 
 S’s Capital A/cDr. 75,000 
 To T’s Capital A/c   2,25,000
 (Share of goodwill of T adjusted)   

Gain on revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities credited to T’s account was Rs. 45,000.

Calculate new profit sharing ratio and total amount of gain (Profit) on revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities.

✅ Solution

Calculation of New Profit Sharing Ratio:-

R and S will share = 1,50,000 : 75,000

R and S will share = 2 : 1

New Profit Sharing Ratio of R and S will be:

R get 2/3th of T’s Share = 2/3×3/10=6/30

R’s New Ratio = 4/10+6/30=12+6/30=18/30=3/5

S get 1/3th of T’s Share = 1/3×3/10=3/30

S’s New Ratio = 3/10+3/30=9+3/30=12/30=2/5

New Ratio between R and S = 3:2

Total Loss on Revaluation = Rs. 45,000 × 10/3

Total Loss on Revaluation = Rs. 1,50,000

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q65 Aryan, Sahira and Tulsi are partners in a firm with profit sharing ratio of 3:2:4. Sahira died on 31st March, 2025. The new profit…

Aryan, Sahira and Tulsi are partners in a firm with profit sharing ratio of 3:2:4. Sahira died on 31st March, 2025. The new profit sharing ratio between Aryan and Tulsi was agreed to be 2:3.

The capital accounts of partners on 31st March, 2025, before considering the firm’s goodwill were: Aryan Rs. 11,40,000; Sahira Rs. 10,65,000; Tulsi Rs. 12,30,000.

Aryan and Tulsi agreed to pay the executors of Sahira Rs. 11,85,000 immediately by issuing cheque from the firm, the amount being contributed by Aryan and Tulsi in such a way that capitals would become proportionate to their new profit sharing ratio.

You are required to pass necessary journal entries.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsLFDebitCredit
 Aryan’s Capital A/cDr. 36,000 
 Tulsi’s Capital A/cDr. 84,000 
 To Sahira’s Capital A/c   1,20,000
 (Being Sahira’s Share of Goodwill trf. to remaining partners)    
 Bank A/cDr. 11,85,000 
 To Aryan’s Capital A/c   2,70,000
 To Tulsi’s Capital A/c   9,15,000
 (Being Cash brought by Aryan and Tulsi)    
 Sahira’s Capital A/cDr. 11,85,000 
 To Bank A/c   11,85,000
 (Being Payment made to Sahira)    

Capital in the new firm:-

 Amount
Amount Required to pay Sahira11,85,000
Add: Existing Capital of Aryan (11,40,000 – 36,000)11,04,000
Add: Existing Capital of Tulsi (12,30,000 – 84,000)11,46,000
 34,35,000

Aryan’s Capital According to New Ratio = Rs. 34,35,000 × 2/5 = Rs. 13,74,000

Tulsi’s Capital According to New Ratio = Rs. 34,35,000 × 3/5 = Rs. 20,61,000

Cash Brought in by Aryan = Rs. 13,74,000 – Rs. 11,04,000 = Rs. 2,70,000

Cash Brought in by Tulsi = Rs. 20,61,000 – Rs. 11,46,000 = Rs. 9,15,000

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q66 Ram, Ghanshyam and Vrinda were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st Mar…

Ram, Ghanshyam and Vrinda were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. On 1st February, 2023 Ghanshyam died and it was decided that the new profit—sharing ratio between Ram and Vrinda will be equal. The Partnership Deed provided for the following on the death of a partner:

(a) His share of goodwill be calculated on the basis of half of the profits credited to his account during the previous four completed years:

The firm’s profit for the last four years were.

2018-19 — Rs. 1,20,000, 2019—20 — Rs. 80,000, 2020-21 — Rs. 40,000, and 2021-22 — Rs. 80,000.

(b) His share of profit in the year of his death was to be computed on the basis of average profits of past two years.

Pass necessary Journal entries relating to goodwill and profit to he transferred to Ghanshyam’s Capital Account. Also show your workings clearly.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Vrinda’s Capital A/cDr. 60,000 
 To Ghanshaym’s Capital A/c   60,000
 (Being Ghanshaym’s share of goodwill adjusted by debiting gaining partner)    
 Vrinda’s Capital A/cDr. 18,750 
 To Ghanshaym’s Capital A/c   18,750
 (Being Ghanshaym’s share of profit by debiting gaining partner)    
📝 Working Note

(i) Calculation of gaining Ratio:-

Gaining Ratio = New Share – Old Share

Ram’s Share = 1/2-4/8=Nil

Vrinda’s Share = 1/2-1/8=4-1/8=3/8

Vrinda is the only gaining partner.

(2) Calculation of Gaining ratio:-

Total Profit of last 4 year = Rs. 1,20,000 + Rs. 80,000 + Rs. 40,000 + Rs. 80,000 = Rs. 3,20,000

Firms Goodwill = Rs. 3,20,000 ×3/8 = Rs. 1,20,000

Ghanshaym’s Goodwill = Rs. 1,20,000 ×1/2 = Rs. 60,000

(3) Ghanshaym’s share of profit:-

Average profit of past two years = Rs. 40,000+Rs. 80,000/2 = Rs. 60,000

Profit for 10 months (from 1st April, 2014 to 1st February 2015)

= Rs. 60,000 ×10/12 = Rs. 50,000

Ghnashaym’s Profit = Rs. 50,000 ×3/8 = Rs. 18,750

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q67 A, B and C were partners in a firm. A died on 31.03.2008 and the Balance Sheet of the firm on that date was as under: Balance Shee…

A, B and C were partners in a firm. A died on 31.03.2008 and the Balance Sheet of the firm on that date was as under:

Balance Sheet of A, B and C as at 31st March, 2018
LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors7,000Cash at Bank12,000
General Reserve9,000Debtors32,000
Workmen’s Compensation Res.10,000Furniture30,000
Profit and Loss Account6,000Plant40,000
Capitals: Patents8,000
A40,000   
B30,000   
C20,00090,000  
 1,22,000 1,22,000

On A’s Death it was found that patents were valueless, furniture was to be brought down to Rs. 24,000 plant was to be reduced by Rs. 10,000 and there was a liability of Rs. 7,000 on account of workmen’s compensation.

Pass the necessary journal entries for the above at the time of A’s death.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsLFDebitCredit
1.)Revaluation A/cDr. 24,000 
 To Patents A/c   8,000
 To Furniture A/c   6,000
 To Plant A/c   10,000
 (Being value of Patents, Furniture and Plant decreased)    
2.)A’s Capital A/cDr. 8,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 8,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 8,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   24,000
 (Being Loss on Revaluation debited to old partner in old ratio)    
3.)Workmen Compensation Fund A/cDr. 10,000 
 To Workmen Compensation Claim A/c   7,000
 To A’s Capital A/c   1,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   1,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   1,000
 (Being adjustment of WCC and remaining amount transferred to old partners capital account)    
4.)General Reserve A/cDr. 9,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   3,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   3,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   3,000
 (Being amount of General Reserve credited to old partners capital account in old ratio)    
5.)Profit and Loss A/cDr. 6,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   2,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   2,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   2,000
 (Being amount of profit and loss transferred to capital account)    
6.)A’s Capital A/cDr. 38,000 
 To A’s Executor A/c   38,000
 (Being balance transferred to A’s Executors Account)    

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Patents A/c8,000By Loss on Revaluation A/c 
To Furniture A/c6,000A8,000 
To Plant A/c10,000B8,000 
  C8,00024,000
 24,000 24,000

A’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Revaluation A/c8,000By Balance b/d40,000
To A’s Executors A/c38,000By General Reserve A/c3,000
  By Profit and loss A/c2,000
  By Workmen compensation clam1,000
 46,000 46,000
📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q68 Anuj, Tanuj and Vishesh were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2:2:1. Tanuj died on 31st July 2023. His capital on 1stApril, 2…

Anuj, Tanuj and Vishesh were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2:2:1. Tanuj died on 31st July 2023. His capital on 1stApril, 2023 was Rs. 6,00,000. You are informed that:

(i) Tanuj is entitled to 6% p.a. interest on his capital.

(ii) He is entitled to his share of profit till the date of death on the basis of last year’s profit which were Rs. 2,40,000.

(iii) Land and Building with book value of Rs. 12,00,000 is undervalued by 40%.

(iv) Executors of Tanuj were paid Rs. 10,00,000 in full settlement of his account.

Prepare Tanuj’s Capital Account.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Revaluation A/c By Land and Building A/c8,00,000
Anuj3,20,000   
Tanuj3,20,000   
Vishesh1,60,0008,00,000  
 8,00,000 8,00,000

Tanuj’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Bank A/c10,00,000By Balance B/d6,00,000
  By Interest on Capital A/c12,000
  By Profit and Loss Suspense A/c32,000
  By Revaluation A/c3,20,000
  By Anuj’s Capital A/c24,000
  By Vishesh Capital A/c12,000
 10,00,000 10,00,000
📝 Working Note

Final Payment to Tanuj = Rs. 10,00,000

Less:- Tanuj Adjusted Capital = Rs. 9,64,000

Hidden Goodwill = Rs. 36,000

Gaining Ratio of Anuj and Vishesh is 2:1.

Anuj = Rs. 36,000 × 2/3 = Rs. 24,000

Vinesh = Rs. 36,000 × 1/3 = Rs. 12,000

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q69 A, B, C and D were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 :2 : 2. B died on 1st March, 2024. Goodwill of the firm was valu…

A, B, C and D were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 :2 : 2. B died on 1st March, 2024. Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 6,00,000. A, C and D decided to share future profits equally. Give necessary journal entry.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 1,00,000 
 D’s Capital A/cDr. 1,00,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   50,000
 To B’s Capital A/c   1,50,000
 (Being sacrificed partners give goodwill by gaining partners C and D)    
📝 Working Note

Calculation of Gaining Ratio:-

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

A’s Share = 1/3-5/12=4-3/12=1/12(Sacrifice)

B’s Share = 0-3/12=3/12 (Sacrifice)

C’s Share = 1/3-2/12=4-2/12=2/12 (Gain)

D’s Share = 1/3-2/12=4-2/12=2/12 (Gain)

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q70 Brown and Smith are partners. The partnership deed provides: (i) That the Accounts be balanced on 31st December each year. (ii) Th…

Brown and Smith are partners. The partnership deed provides:

(i) That the Accounts be balanced on 31st December each year.

(ii) That the profits be divided as follows: Brown 1/2; Smith 1/3 and carried to a Reserve account 1/6.

(iii) That in the event of the death of a partner, his executors be entitled to be paid.

Out:-

(a) The Capital to his credit at the date of death.

(b) His proportion of Reserve at the date of last Balance Sheet.

(c) His proportion of profit to date of death based on the average profits of the last three completed years.

(d) By way of goodwill his proportion of the total profits for the three preceding years.

On 31st December, 2023, the ledger balances were :

 AmountAmount
Brown’s Capital 9,000
Smith’s Capital 6,000
Reserve 3,000
Creditors 3,000
Bills Receivable2,000 
Investments5,000 
Cash14,000 
 21,00021,000

The profits for three years were :

2021 Rs. 4,200; 2022 Rs. 3,900; 2023 Rs. 4,500. Smith died on 1st May, 2024. Show the accounts as between the firm and Smith’s executors as on May 1st, 2024.

✅ Solution

Smith’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Smith’s Executors A/c12,800By Balance b/d6,000
  By Reserves A/c1,200
  By P & L A/c560
  By Brown’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)5,40
 12,800 12,800
📝 Working Note

Profit Sharing Ratio of Brown and Smith = 1/2:1/3

Profit Sharing Ratio of Brown and Smith =3 : 2

(ii) Share in Profit:-

Average Profit = Total Profit /Number of years

Average Profit = Rs. 4,200 +Rs. 3,900 + Rs. 4,500 /3

Average Profit = Rs. 4,200

Share in Profit = Rs. 4,200 ×4/12×2/5 = Rs. 560

(iii) Share in Goodwill:-

Goodwill = Rs. 4,200 + Rs. 3,900 + Rs. 4,500 = Rs. 12,600

Share in goodwill = Rs. 12,600 ×2/5 = Rs. 5,040

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q71 A, B and C are in partnership, sharing profits in the proportion of two-thirds, one-sixth and one-sixth respectively. A died on th…

A, B and C are in partnership, sharing profits in the proportion of two-thirds, one-sixth and one-sixth respectively.

A died on the 30th June, 2022, three months after the annual accounts had been prepared and in accordance with the partnership agreement, his share of the profits to the date of death was estimated on the basis of the profit for the preceding year.

In addition to this, the agreement provided for interest on capital at 5% per annum on the balance standing to the credit of the capital account at the date of the last Balance Sheet and also for goodwill, which was to be brought into account at two years purchases of the average profits for the last three years.

A’s capital on 31st March, 2022 stood at Rs. 1,20,000 and his drawings from then to the date of death amounted to Rs. 9,000.

The net profits of the business for the three preceding years amounted to Rs. 33,500, Rs. 41,500 and Rs. 40,500 respectively.

You are required to prepare A’s Capital Account as at the date of death, for a settlement with his executors.

✅ Solution

A’s Capital Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Drawings A/c9,000By Balance b/d1,20,000
To A’s Executors A/c1,70,583By B’s Capital A/c25,666
  By C’s Capital A/c25,667
  By Interest on Capital A/c1,500
  By Profit and loss Suspense A/c6,750
 1,79,583 1,79,583
📝 Working Note

Average Profit = 33,500+41,500+40,500/3

Average Profit = 1,15,500/3

Average Profit = Rs. 38,500

Goodwill = Average Profit × No. of year’s Purchases

Goodwill = Rs. 38,500 × 2

Goodwill = Rs. 77,000

A’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 77,000 × 4/6

A’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 51,333

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q72 You are given the Balance Sheet of A, B and C who are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 :2 : 1 as at March 31, 2022. Liab…

You are given the Balance Sheet of A, B and C who are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 :2 : 1 as at March 31, 2022.

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors 40,000Goodwill30,000
Reserve Fund 25,000Fixed Assets 60,000
Capital A/cs:  Stock 10,000
A30,000 Sundry Debtors 20,000
B25,000 Cash at Bank15,000
C15,000   
 1,35,000 1,35,000

B died on June 15, 2022. According to the Deed, his legal representatives are entitled to :

(a) Balance in Capital Account;

(b) Share of goodwill valued on the basis of thrice the average of the past 4 years’ profits;

(c) Share in profits up to the date of death on the basis of average profits for the past 4 years;

(d) Interest on capital account @ 12%

Profits for the years ending on March 31 of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 respectively were Rs. 15,000, Rs. 17,000, Rs. 19,000 and Rs. 13,000.

B’s legal representatives were to be paid the amount due. A and C continued as partners by taking over B’s share equally. Work out the amount payable to B‘s legal representatives.

✅ Solution

B’s CAPITAL A/c

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Goodwill A/c12,000By Balance b/d25,000
To B’s Executor’s A/c44,158By Reserve Fund10,000
  By A’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)9,600
  By C’s Capital A/c (Goodwill)9,600
  By A’s Capital A/c (Profit)667
  By C’s Capital A/c (Profit)666
  By Interest on Capital625
    
 56,158 56,158
📝 Working Note

1.) Valuation of Goodwill

Total Profit = Rs. 15,000 + Rs. 17,000 + Rs. 19,000 + Rs. 13,000 = Rs. 64,000

Average Profit = 64,000/4

Average Profit = Rs. 16,000

Goodwill of Firm = 3 × Average Profit

Goodwill of Firm = 3 × Rs. 16,000

Goodwill of Firm = Rs. 48,000

B’s Share = Rs. 48,000 ×2/5 = Rs. 19,200

2.) Calculation Profit and Loss:-

Profit and Loss = Rs. 64,000/4×2/5×2.5/12

Profit and Loss =Rs. 1,333

3.) Calculation of Interest’s on Capital:-

Interest on Capital = Rs. 25,000 ×12/100×2.5/12

Interest on Capital = Rs. 625

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
Q73 P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:6:9. On 31-3-2023, their Balance Sheet was as follows : Liabi…

P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:6:9. On 31-3-2023, their Balance Sheet was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors30,000Cash10,000
Bills Payable40,000Bank80,000
Reserve60,000Stock40,000
Capitals: Debtors70,000
P1,30,000 Building2,00,000
Q2,00,000 Land3,00,000
R4,00,0007,30,000Profit & Loss A/c1,60,000
 8,60,000 8,60,000

R died on 30th April, 2023. The partnership deed provided for the following on the death of a partner :

(i) Goodwill of the firm was to be valued at 3 year’s purchase of the average profits of the last 5 years. The profits for the years ending 31-3-2022, 31-3-2021, 31-3—2020 and 31—3-2019 were Rs. 80,000; Rs. 80,000; Rs. 1,10,000 and Rs. 2,20,000 respectively.

(ii) R‘s share of profit or loss till the date of his death was to be calculated on the basis of the profit or loss for the year ending 31-3-2023.

You are required to calculate the following :

Goodwill of the firm and R’s share of goodwill at the time of his death.

R’s share in the profit or loss of the firm till the date of his death.

Prepare R’s Capital Account also at the time of his death to he presented to his executors.

✅ Solution

R’s Capital A/c

DateTo B’s Executor’s A/cAmountDateParticularsAmount
April 30To P & L Suspense A/c (2)35,360April 30By Balance b/d4,00,000
April 30To Profit & Loss A/c (Rs. 1,60,000 X 9/20)72,00April 30By General Reserve (60,000X9/20)27,000
April 30To R’s Executor’s A/c4,38,100April 30By P’s Capital A/c (89,100 X 5/11)40,500
    By Q’s Capital A/c (89,100 X 6/11)48,600
  5,16,100  5,16,100

Working Notes:

(1) Valuation of Firm’s Goodwill:

Average Profit = Rs. 2,20,000 + Rs. 1,10,000 + Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,60,000 /5 = Rs. 66,000

Values of Firm’s Goodwill = Average Profit X Number Of Years’ Purchase

Firm’s Goodwill = Rs. 66,000 × 3 = Rs. 1,98,000

R’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 1,98,000 × 9/20 = Rs. 89,100

(2) R’s Share of Profit/ Loss till the date of his death:

R’s Share of Profit /Loss will be Calculated on the basis of the profit or loss for the year ending 31-3-2016. In this year firm incurred a loss of Rs. 1,60,000

Hence, R’s Share of Loss = Rs. 1,60,000 ×1/12×9/20 =Rs. 6,000

📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q74 X, Y and Z were partners sharing profits and losses equally. Y died on 1st October, 2025 and total amount transferred to Y’s execu…

X, Y and Z were partners sharing profits and losses equally. Y died on 1st October, 2025 and total amount transferred to Y’s executors was Rs. 15,60,000. Y’s executors were being paid Rs. 3,60,000 immediately and balance was to be paid in four equal quarterly instalments, together with interest @ 6% p.a. Pass entries till payment of first two instalments.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsLFDebitCredit
2025Y’s Capital A/cDr. 15,60,000 
01. OctTo Y’s Executors A/c   15,60,000
 (Being balance in capital transferred to executors)    
01. OctY’s Executors A/cDr. 3,60,000 
 To Banks A/c   3,60,000
 (Being payment mad to executor)    
31 Dec.Interest A/cDr. 18,000 
 To Y’s Executors A/c   18,000
 (Being amount of interest due)    
31 Dec.Y’s Executors A/cDr. 3,18,000 
 To Banks A/c   3,18,000
 (Being payment made to executor)    
31 Mar.Interest A/cDr. 13,500 
 To Y’s Executors A/c   13,500
 (Being amount of interest due)    
31 Mar.Y’s Executors A/cDr. 3,13,500 
 To Banks A/c   3,13,500
 (Being payment made to executor)    
📌 Teacher's Note
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only up to the date of death (time-based, using last year's profit or an agreed sales/turnover basis), and credited to their Capital/Executor's A/c along with their share of goodwill, reserves, and revaluation profit.
🗂️ Also remember
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
Q75 A, B, C. and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 :2 : 1. A and C retire from the firm. Calculate the new profit s…

A, B, C. and D are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 :2 : 1. A and C retire from the firm. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of B and D.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B, C and D=4 :3 :2 : 1.

When A and C retire, the new ratio between B and D 3 : 1.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q76 A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2 : 3/8 : 1/8. Calculate the new ratio if C retires.

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/2 : 3/8 : 1/8. Calculate the new ratio if C retires.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio ofA, B and C =1/2:3/8:1/8

It can be written as = 4 : 3 : 1/8

So, when C retires, the new ratio between A and B will be 4 : 3.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q77 A, Band C were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 8 : 4 :3. B retires and his share is taken up equally by A and C…

A, Band C were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 8 : 4 :3. B retires and his share is taken up equally by A and C. Find the new profit sharing ratio.

✅ Solution

B’s share will be divided between A and C in the ratio of 1 : 1

A’s Gain 1/2 of 4/15 = 2/15

A’s New Share = 8/15+2/15=8+2/15=10/15

C’s Gain 1/2 of 4/15 = 2/15

C’s New Share = 3/15+2/15=3+2/15=5/15

New Ratio of A and C = 10/15 : 5/15

New Ratio of A and C = 2 : 1.

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q78 Shiv. Mohan and Hari were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 5 : 4. Mohan retired and his share was divided eq…

Shiv. Mohan and Hari were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 5 : 4. Mohan retired and his share was divided equally between Shiv and Hari. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Shiv and Hari.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of Shiv, Mohan and Hari = 5 : 5 : 4

Mohan’s share will be divided between Shiv and Hari in the ratio of 1 : 1

Shiv’s Gain 1/2 of 5/14 = 28/28

Shiv’s New Share = 5/14+5/28=10+5/28=15/28

Hari’s Gain 1/2 of 5/14 = 5/28

Hari’s New Share = 4/14+5/28=8+5/28=13/28

New Ratio of A and C = 15/28 : 13/28

New Ratio of A and C = 15 : 13.

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q79 A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/5, 1/3 and 7/15 respectively. C retires and his share was taken up by A…

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1/5, 1/3 and 7/15 respectively. C retires and his share was taken up by A and B in the ratio of 3 : 2. Calculate the new ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 1/5: 1/37/15

Mohan’s share will be divided between A and B in the ratio of 3 : 2

A’s Gain 3/5 of 7/15 = 21/75

A’s New Share = 1/5+21/75=15+21/75=36/75

B’s Gain 2/5 of 7/15 = 14/75

B’s New Share = 1/3+14/75=25+14/75=39/75

New Ratio of A and B = 36/75 : 39/75

New Ratio of A and B = 36 : 39 = 12 : 13

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q80 X, Y and Z were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4/9 : 3/9 : 2/9. X retires and his share was taken up by Y and Z in the r…

X, Y and Z were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4/9 : 3/9 : 2/9. X retires and his share was taken up by Y and Z in the ratio of 2 : 1. Find out the new ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of X, Y and Z =4/9 :3/9 :2/9

X’s share will be divided between Y and Z in the ratio 2:1

Y will gain 2/3 of 4/9 = 8/27

Y’s New Share = 3/9+8/27=9 + 8/27=17/27

Z will gain 1/3 of 4/9 = 4/27

Z’s New Share = 2/9+4/27=6 + 4/27=10/27

New ratio between Y and Z = 17/27:10/27

New ratio between Y and Z = 17 : 10.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q81 A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. B retires from the firm. Calculate the new ratio, if (i) B’s s…

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. B retires from the firm. Calculate the new ratio, if

(i) B’s share was taken up by A and C in the ratio of 2 : 1.

(ii) B’s share was taken up by A and C equally.

(iii) B’s share was taken up by A only.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 4 : 3 : 2 = 4/9 :3/9 :2/9

(i) When B’s share is taken up by A and C in the ratio of 2:1

A will gain 2/3 of 3/9 = 2/27

A’s New Share = 4/9+2/9=4 + 2/9=6/9

C will gain 1/3 of 3/9 = 1/9

C’s New Share = 2/9+1/9=2 + 1/9=3/9

New ratio between Y and Z = 6/9:3/9

New ratio between Y and Z =2 :1.

(ii) When B’s share is taken up by A and C equally.

A will gain 1/2 of 3/9 = 1/6

A’s New Share = 4/9+1/6=8 + 3/18=11/18

C will gain 1/2 of 3/9 = 1/6

C’s New Share = 2/9+1/6=4 + 3/18=7/18

New ratio between A and C = 11/18:7/18

New ratio between Y and Z =11 :7.

(iii) When B’s share is taken up by A alone.

A’s New Share = 4/9+3/6=4 + 3/9=7/9

C’s New Share = 2/9

New ratio between A and C = 7/9:2/9

New ratio between Y and Z = 7 : 2.

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q82 H, P and S were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:3. On August 1, 2023, P died. His 20% share was acquired by…

H, P and S were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:3. On August 1, 2023, P died. His 20% share was acquired by H and remaining by S. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio.

✅ Solution

 Ratio of H, P and S is 4 :3 :3.

 H’s Gain = 3/10×20/100=3/50

 H’s new share = 4/10+3/50= 20 + 3/50=23/50

 S’s Gain = 3/10×80/100=12/50

 S’s new share = 3/10+12/50= 15 + 12/50=27/50

 New Profit sharing Ratio of H and S is 23:27

📌 Teacher's Note
Read the question carefully to check exactly how goodwill, reserves, and the settlement amount are to be treated — in cash, transferred to a loan account, or paid in instalments — since the journal entries and interest calculations differ in each case.
Q83 Suman, Shubham and Siya were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. Shubham retired from the firm an…

Suman, Shubham and Siya were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. Shubham retired from the firm and Suman and Siya decided to continue the business. Their gaining ratio was 3:2. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio of Suman and Siya.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of Suman, Shubham and Siya = 5:3:2

Shubham’s Share taken by Suman and Siya = 3:2

Suman’s Gain = 3/10×3/5=9/50

Siya’s Gain = 3/10×2/5=6/50

Suman’s New Profit Sharing Ratio = 5/10 +9/50=25+9/50=34/50

Siya’s New Profit Sharing Ratio = 2/10 +6/50=10+6/50=16/50

New Profit Sharing Ratio of Suman and Siya 34:16 i.e., 17:8

📌 Teacher's Note
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q84 Kangli, Mangli and Sanvali are three partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. Kangli retires. Assuming Mangli and Sanva…

Kangli, Mangli and Sanvali are three partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. Kangli retires. Assuming Mangli and Sanvali will share profits in future in the ratio of 5 : 3, determine the gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio — Old Ratio

Mangli’s Gaining Ratio = 3/8-3/9=45 – 24/72=21/72

Sanvali’s Gaining Ratio = 3/8-2/9=27 – 16/72=11/72

Gaining Ratio between Mangli and Sanvali21 : 11.

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q85 A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses equally. B dies. A and C agree to share future profits in the ratio of 7 : 5. C…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses equally. B dies. A and C agree to share future profits in the ratio of 7 : 5. Calculate the gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio — Old Ratio

A’s Gaining Ratio = 7/12-1/3=7 – 4/12=3/12

C’s Gaining Ratio = 5/12-1/3=5 – 4/12=1/12

Gaining Ratio between A and C 3 : 1.

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
🗂️ Also remember
New Ratio of continuing partners = their Old Share + Share gained from the retiring/deceased partner. If nothing is specified, the continuing partners share the outgoing partner's share in their existing (old) ratio.
Q86 A. B and C are partners with capitals of Rs. 1,00,000; Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. They share profits and losses in th…

A. B and C are partners with capitals of Rs. 1,00,000; Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. They share profits and losses in the ratio of their capital. C retires, His share is acquired by A and B in the ratio of 2 : 1. Calculate the new profit sharing ratio and gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 1,00,000 : 75,000 : 50,000 or 4 : 3 : 2 or 4/9:3/9:2/9

C’s share will be dividedbetweenAandBintheratioof2: 1

A will gain 2/3 of 2/9 = 4/27

A’s New Share = 4/9+4/27=12 + 4/27=16/27

B will gain 1/3 of 2/9 = 2/27

B’s New Share = 3/9+2/27=9 + 2/27=11/27

New ratio between A and B = 16/27:11/27

New ratio between A and B = 16 : 11

Gaining Ratio = 2:1

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q87 A, B and C are partners with capitals of Rs. 1,00,000; Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. On C’s retirement, his share is acq…

A, B and C are partners with capitals of Rs. 1,00,000; Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. On C’s retirement, his share is acquired by A and B in the ratio of 6 : 4. Ascertain new profit sharing ratio and gaining ratio.

✅ Solution

Old Ratio of A, B and C = 1/3:1/3:1/3

C’s share will be divided between A and B in the ratio of 2: 1

A will gain 3/5 of 1/3 = 3/15

A’s New Share = 1/3+3/15=5 + 3/15=8/15

B will gain 2/5 of 1/3 = 2/15

B’s New Share = 1/3+2/15=5 + 2/15=7/15

New ratio between A and B = 8/15:7/15

New ratio between A and B = 8 : 7

Gaining Ratio = 3:2

📌 Teacher's Note
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q88 Alia, Karan and Shilpa were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Goodwill appeared in their books at a va…

Alia, Karan and Shilpa were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Goodwill appeared in their books at a value of Rs. 60,000 and General Reserve at Rs. 20,000. Karan decided to retire from the firm. On the date of his retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 2,40,000. The new profit-sharing ratio decided among Alia and was 2 :3.

Record necessary Journal entries on Karan‘s retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Alia’s Capital A/cDr. 30,000 
 Karan’s Capital A/cDr. 18,000 
 Shilpa’s Capital A/cDr. 12,000 
 To Goodwill A/c   60,000
 (Being Existing goodwill written off among the existing partners in their old ratio)    
 General Reserve A/cDr. 20,000 
 To Alia’s Capital A/c   10,000
 To Karan’s Capital A/c   6,000
 To Shilpa’s Capital A/c   4,000
 (Being general reserve distributed among all the partners in their old ratio)    
 Shilpa’s Capital A/cDr. 96,000 
 To Alia’s Capital A/c   24,000
 To Karan’s Capital A/c   72,000
 (Being goodwill adjusted on Karan’s retirement)    
📝 Working Note

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio — Old Ratio

Alia’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5-5/10=4 – 5/10=-1/10 (sacrifice)

Shilpa’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5-2/10=6 – 2/10=4/10 (Gain)

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q89 M,N and O who are partners in a firm share profits in the ratio of 3:2:1 Goodwill has been valued at Rs. 60,000. On N’s retirement…

M,N and O who are partners in a firm share profits in the ratio of 3:2:1 Goodwill has been valued at Rs. 60,000. On N’s retirement, Mand 0 agree to share profits equally.

Pass necessary journal entry for treatment of N’s share of goodwill.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 O’s Capital A/cDr. 20,000 
 To N’s Capital A/c   20,000
 (Being O’s Capital account debited as he alone has gained on N’s retirement)    
📝 Working Note

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio — Old Ratio

M’s Gaining Ratio = 1/2-3/6=3 – 3/6=0

O’s Gaining Ratio = 1/2-1/6=3 – 1/6=2/6 (Gain)

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q90 Ravi, Mukesh, Naresh and Yogesh are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. 0n Mukesh’s retirement the goodw…

Ravi, Mukesh, Naresh and Yogesh are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. 0n Mukesh’s retirement the goodwill ofthe firm is valued at Rs. 90,000. Ravi, Naresh and Yogesh decided to share future profits equally. Pass the necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Naresh’s Capital A/cDr. 15,000 
 Yogesh’s Capital A/cDr. 15,000 
 To Mukesh’s Capital A/c A/c   30,000
 (Being Retiring partner’s share of goodwill debited to the accounts of continuing partners in their gaining ratio)    
📝 Working Note

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio — Old Ratio

Ravi’s Gaining Ratio = 1/3-2/6=2 – 2/6=0

Naresh’s Gaining Ratio = 1/3-1/6=2 – 1/6=1/6 (Gain)

Yogesh’s Gaining Ratio = 1/3-1/6=2 – 1/6=1/6 (Gain)

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q91 L, M N and O are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 : 1. M and O decided to retire from the f…

L, M N and O are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 : 1. M and O decided to retire from the firm. The goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 3,60,000. L and N decided to share future profits equally.

Find out Gaining Ratio and Pass necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 L’s Capital A/cDr. 60,000 
 N’s Capital A/cDr. 1,20,000 
 To M’s Capital A/c   1,20,000
 To O’s Capital A/c   60,000
 (Being M and O’s share of goodwill debited to gaining partners in their gaining ratio 1:2)    
📝 Working Note

Gaining Ratio = New Ratio — Old Ratio

L’s Gaining Ratio = 2/6-1/2=2 – 3/6=1/6 (Gain)

N’s Gaining Ratio = 1/6-1/2=1 – 3/6=2/6 (Gain)

M’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 3,60,000 ×2/6 = 1,20,000

O’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 3,60,000 ×1/6 = 60,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q92 (a) A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 :3 :2. A retires and his share is taken up by B and C equa…

(a) A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 :3 :2. A retires and his share is taken up by B and C equally. Find the new profit sharing ratio and the gaining ratio.

(b) The goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 2,00,000. No goodwill account appears in the books. Pass necessary journal entry for recording the goodwill in the above mentioned case.

✅ Solution

 (a) A’s Share is taken up by B and C equally.

 B’s Gain = 1/2×5/10=5/20

 B’s new share = 3/10+5/20= 6 + 5/20=11/20

 C’s Gain = 1/2×5/10=5/20

 C’s new share = 2/10+5/20= 4 + 5/20=9/20

New Profit sharing Ratio of B and C is 11/20:9/20 or 11 : 9

Gaining ratio = 1:1.

(b) A’s share of Goodwill = Rs. 2,00,000 ×5/10= Rs. 1,00,000

DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 50,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 50,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   1,00,000
 (Being Retiring partners share of goodwill debited to B and C in their gaining ratio)    
📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
🗂️ Also remember
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio − Old Ratio of each continuing partner. Unless stated otherwise, the retiring/deceased partner's share is taken by the continuing partners in their OLD ratio (i.e. gaining ratio = old ratio).
Q93 L, M and O were partners in a firm sharing profits in 1 : 3 :2 ratio. L retired and the new profit sharing ratio between M and O w…

L, M and O were partners in a firm sharing profits in 1 : 3 :2 ratio. L retired and the new profit sharing ratio between M and O was 1 : 2. 0n L’s retirement the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 1,20,000. Pass necessary journal entry treatment of goodwill on L’s retirement.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 O’s Capital A/cDr. 40,000 
 To L’s Capital A/c   20,000
 To M’s Capital A/c   20,000
 (Being O compensates L and M for the loss in share of profit)    
📝 Working Note

O’s Gain = 2/3-2/6=2/6

M’s Sacrifices = 1/3-3/6=1/6

O’s Gains 2/6 which includes 1/6 sacrificed by M in favour of O. Hence, O is required to compensate M for such sacrifice.

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q94 X, Y and Z are in partnership sharing profits in the proportion of 3 :2: 1. There is no goodwill A/c in the books of the firm. As …

X, Y and Z are in partnership sharing profits in the proportion of 3 :2: 1. There is no goodwill A/c in the books of the firm.

As from 1st April, 2024, it was agreed that X should give only part of time, to the business and that in consequence he should receive in future only one half of his previous share, the remaining half being divided equally between Y and Z. The goodwill to be valued for this purpose, at Rs. 40,000.

Show the new share of partners and pass necessary journal entry.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Y’s Capital A/cD. 5,000 
 Z’s Capital A/cDr. 5,000 
 To X’s Capital A/c   10,000
 (Being X’s share of goodwill debited to the accounts of continuing partners in their gaining ratio)    
📝 Working Note

X will get only 1/2 of his previous share.

X’s New share = 1/2 of 3/6=1/4

Remaining 1/4 will be divided between Y and Z equally.

Y’s gain = 1/2 of 1/4=1/8

 Y’s new share = 2/6+1/8= 8 + 3/24=11/24

Z’s gain = 1/2 of 1/4=1/8

 Z’s new share = 1/6+1/8= 4 + 3/24=7/24

New Share of X, Y and Z = 1/4:11/24:7/24

New Share of X, Y and Z = 6 : 11 : 7/24

New Share of X, Y and Z = 6 : 11 : 7.

📌 Teacher's Note
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q95 Kavya, Manya and Navita were partners sharing profits as 50%, 30% and 20% respectively. On 31—3-2025, their Balance Sheet was as u…

Kavya, Manya and Navita were partners sharing profits as 50%, 30% and 20% respectively. On 31—3-2025, their Balance Sheet was as under :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors1,40,000Fixed Assets8,90,000
General Reserve1,00,000Investments2,00,000
Capitals: Stock1,30,000
Kavya6,00,000 Debtors4,00,000 
Manya5,00,000 Less: Provision for BD30,0003,70,000
Navita4,00,00015,00,000Bank1,50,000
 17,40,000 17,40,000

On the above date, Kavya retired and Manya and Navita agreed to continue the business on the following terms :

(a) Firm’s goodwill was valued at Rs. 60,000 and it was decided to adjust Kavya’s share of goodwill in the capital accounts of continuing partners.

(b) There was a claim for workmen’s compensation to the extent of Rs. 4,000.

(c) Investments were revalued at Rs. 2,13,000.

(d) Fixed Assets were to be depreciated by 10%.

(e) Kavya was to be paid Rs. 20,000 through a bank draft and the balance was transferred to her loan account which will be paid in two equal annual installments together with interest @10% p.a. Prepare Revaluation A/c, Partner’s Capital accounts and Kavya’s Loan Account till it is finally paid.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Workmen Comp. Claim A/c4,000By Investments A/c13,000
To Fixed Assets A/c89,000By Revaluation loss: 
  Kavya’s Capital40,000 
   Manya’s Capital24,300 
   Navit’s Capital16,00080,000
 93,000 93,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsKavyaManyaNavitaParticularsKavyaManyaNavita
To Revaluation A/c40,00024,00016,000By Balance b/d6,00,0005,00,0004,00,000
To Kavya’s Cap. A/c-18,00012,000By General Res.50,00030,00020,000
To Bank A/c20,000--By Manya’s Capital A/c18,000--
To Kavya’s Loan A/c-4,88,0003,92,000By Navita’s Capital A/c120,0005,30,0004,20,000
To Balance c/d6,20,0004,88,0003,92,00    
 6,80,0005,30,0004,20,000    

Kavya’s’s Loan Account

DateParticularsAmountDateParticularsAmount
2016  2015  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c6,20,0000April 1By Kavya’s Capital A/c6,20,000
Mar. 31To Balance c/d20,000   
  31,500  31,500
2017  2016  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c3,72,,000April 1By Balance b/d6,20,000
Mar. 31To Balance c/d3,10,0002017  
   Mar. 31By Interest on Loss.62,000
    (Rs. 20,000 × 5%) 
  6,82,000  6,82,000
2018  2016  
Mar. 31To Bank A/c3,41,500April 1By Balance b/d3,10,000
   2017  
   Mar. 31By Interest A/c31,000
      
  10,500  10,500
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q96 Kanika, Disha and Kabir were partners sharing profits in the ratio 2 : 1 : 1. On 31-3—2025, their Balance Sheet was as under : Lia…

Kanika, Disha and Kabir were partners sharing profits in the ratio 2 : 1 : 1. On 31-3—2025, their Balance Sheet was as under :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Trade Creditors53,000Bank60,000
Employees Provident Fund47,000Debtors60,000
Kanika’s Capital2,00,000Stock1,00,000
Dish’s Capital 1,00,000Fixed Assets 2,40,000
Kabir’s Capital 80,000Profit & Loss A/c 20,000
 4,80,000 4,80,000

Kanika retired on 1-4-2025. For this purpose, the following adjustments were agreed upon :

(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at 2 years‘ purchase of average profits of three: completed years preceding the date of retirement. The profits for the year 1 2022-23 were Rs. 1,00,000 and for 2023—24 were Rs. 1,30,000.

(b) Fixed assets were to be increased to Rs. 3,00,000.

(c) Stock was to be valued at 120%.

(d) The amount payable to Kanika was transferred to her loan account.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts of the partners and the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Profit transferred to: By Fixed Assets A/c60,000
Kanika’s Capital A/c40,000 By Stock A/c20,000
Disha’s Capital A/c20,000    
Kabir’s Capital A/c20,00080,000   
 80,000 80,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsKanikaDishaKabirParticularsKanikaDishaKabir
To Kanika’s Cap. A/c-35,00035,000By Balance b/d2,00,0001,00,00080,000
To P & L A/c10,0005,0005,000By Revaluation A/c40,00020,00020,000
To Kanika’s Loan A/c3,00,000--By Disha’s Cap. A/c35,000--
To Balance c/d-80,00060,000By Kabir’s Capital A/c35,000--
 3,10,0001,20,0001,00,000 3,10,0001,20,0001,00,000

Revaluation Account

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Trade Creditors53,000Bank60,000
Employee’s Provident Fund47,000Debtors60,000
Kanika’s Loan A/c3,00,000Stock 1,20,000
Disha’s Capital A/c80,000Fixed Assets 3,00,000
Kabir’s Capital A/c60,000   
 5,40,000 5,40,000
📝 Working Note
Valuation of Goodwill:Amount
Profit for 2022-20231,00,000
Profit for 2023-20241,30,000
Loss for 2024-2025(20,000)
 2,10,000

Average Profit = 2,10,000/3=Rs. 70,000

Goodwill at 2 year’s Purchase = Rs. 70,000 × 2 = Rs. 1,40,000

Kanika’s share of goodwill = Rs. 1,40,000 ×2/4 = Rs. 70,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q97 K, L and M were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 :3 : 2. On 31.3.2016 the Balance Sheet of the firm was as fol…

K, L and M were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 :3 : 2. On 31.3.2016 the Balance Sheet of the firm was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors30,000Bank20,000
K’s Capital40,000Debtors16,000 
L’s Capital36,000Less: Provision for BD2,00014,000
M’s Capital32,000Building1,00,000
  Profit & Loss A/c3,600
 1,38,000 1,38,000

L retired from the firm on the following terms :

The new profit sharing ratio between K and M will be 2 : 1.

Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 72,000.

Provision for bad debts is to be made at the rate of 10% on debtors.

Creditors of Rs. 4,000 will not be claimed.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of K and M after L’s retirement.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Revaluation Profit By Provision for DD400
K’s Capital A/c2,200 By Creditors4,000
L’s Capital A/c1,320    
M’s Capital A/c8804,400   
 4,400 4,400

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsKLMParticularsKLM
To P & L A/c1,8001,080720By Balance b/d40,00036,00032,000
To L’s Capital A/c12,000-9,600By Reserve Fund2,2001,320880
To L’s Loan A/c-57,840-By K’s Capital A/c-12,000-
To Balance c/d28,400-22,560By M’s Capital A/c-9,600-
        
        
 42,20058,92032,880 42,20058,92032,880

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors26,000Bank20,000
L’s Loan57,840Debtors16,000 
  Less: Provision for DD1,60014,400
Capital Building 1,00,400
K28,400    
M22,56050,960   
 1,34,800 1,34,800
📝 Working Note

1.) Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

K’s Gaining Ratio = 2/3-5/10=20 - 15/30=5/30

M’s Gaining Ratio = 1/3-2/10=10 - 6/30=4/30

Gaining Ratio = 5 : 4

2.) L’s Share of goodwill = Rs. 72,000 × 3/10 = Rs. 21,600

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q98 X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of ½: 1/3 : 1/6 respectively. The Balance Sheet of the firm as at …

X, Y and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of ½: 1/3 : 1/6 respectively. The Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2024 stood as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors9,500Cash at Bank1,250
Bills payable2,500Debtors8,000 
Reserve Fund6,000Less: Provision for DD2507,750
Capital’s Stock12,500
X20,000 Motor Vans4,000
Y15,000 Machinery17,500
Z12,50047,500Building22,500
 65,500 65,500

Y retired from the firm on 1st April, 2024 subject to the following conditions :

Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 9,000.

Machinery would be depreciated by 10% and motor vans by 15%.

Stock would be appreciated by 20% and Buildings by 10%.

The provision for doubtful debts would be increased by Rs. 975.

Liability for workmen’s compensation to the extent of Rs. 825 would be created.

It was agreed that X and Z would share profits in future in the ratio of 3 : 2 respectively. You are required to prepare the Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts of the partners and the Balance Sheet of the firm after the retirement of Y.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Machinery1,750By Stock2,500
To Motor Vans600By Building2,250
To Provision for DD975  
To Workmen’s Compensation825  
To Profit transferred to:   
X’s Capital A/c300   
Y’s Capital A/c200    
Z’s Capital A/c100600   
 4,750 4,750

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsXYZParticularsXYZ
To Y’s Capital A/c900-2,100By Balance b/d20,00015,00012,500
To Y’s Loan A/c-20,200-By Reserve Fund3,0002,0001,000
To Balance c/d22,400-11,500By Revaluation A/c300200100
    By X’s Capital A/c-900-
    By Z’s Capital A/c-2,100-
 23,30020,20013,600 23,30020,20013,600

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors9,500Cash at Bank1,250
Bills Payable2,500Debtors8,000 
Workmen’s Compensation825Less: Provision for DD1,2256,775
Y’s Loan20,220Stock 15,000
Capital Motor Vans 3,400
X22,500 Machinery 15,750
Y11,50033,900Building 24,750
 66,925 66,925
📝 Working Note

1.) Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

X’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5-1/2=6 - 5/10=1/10

Z’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5-1/6=12 - 5/30=7/30

Gaining Ratio = 1/10:7/30 = 3 : 7

2.) Y’s Share of goodwill = Rs. 90,000 ×1/3 = Rs. 3,000

X = Rs. 3,000 ×3/10 = Rs. 900

Z = Rs. 3,000 ×7/10 = Rs. 2,100

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q99 P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 :5. 0n 31-3-2024 their Balance Sheet was as follows : Lia…

P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 3 :5. 0n 31-3-2024 their Balance Sheet was as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors70,000Bank45,000
Capital Accounts: Debtors40,000 
P80,000 Less: Provision for BD5,00035,000
Q70,000 Stock 50,000
R60,0002,10,000Building 1,40,000
   Profit & Loss A/c 10,000
 2,80,000 2,80,000

On the above date R retired from the firm due to his illness on the following terms :

Building was to be depreciated by Rs. 40,000.

Provision for doubtful debts was to be maintained at 20% on debtors.

Salary outstanding Rs. 5,000 was to be recorded and creditors Rs. 4,000 will not be claimed.

Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 72,000.

R was to be paid Rs. 15,000 in cash, through bank and the balance was to be transferred to his loan account. Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of P and Q after R’s retirement.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Building A/c40,000By Creditors4000
To Provision for DD3,000By Revaluation Loss 
To Outstanding Salary 5,000P’s Capital A/c8,800 
   Q’s Capital A/c13,200 
   R’s Capital A/c22,00044,000
 48,000 48,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsPQRParticularsPQR
To Revaluation A/c8,80013,2002,100By Balance b/d80,00070,00060,000
To P & L A/c2,0003,0005,000By P’s Capital A/c--14,400
To R’s Capital A/c14,40021,600-By Q’s Capital A/c--21,600
To Bank A/c--15,000    
To R’s Loan A/c--54,000    
To Balance c/d54,80032,200-    
 80,00070,00096,000 80,00070,00096,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors66,000Cash at Bank30,000
Outstanding Salary5,000Debtors40,000 
R’s Loan A/c54,000Less: Provision for DD8,00032,000
Capital Stock 50,000
X22,500 Building 1,00,000
Y11,50033,900   
 2,12,000 2,12,000
📝 Working Note

1.) R’s Share of goodwill = Rs. 72,000 ×5/10 = Rs. 36,000

P = Rs. 36,000 ×2/5 = Rs. 14,400

Q = Rs. 36,000 ×3/5 = Rs. 21,600

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q100 A, B and C were in partnership sharing profits in proportion to their capitals. Their Balance Sheet as at 31-3-2024 was as follows…

A, B and C were in partnership sharing profits in proportion to their capitals. Their Balance Sheet as at 31-3-2024 was as follows:

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors15,600Cash16,000
Reserve6,000Debtors20,000 
A’s Capital90,000Less: Provision for DD40019,600
B’s Capital 30,000Stock 18,000
C’s Capital  Machinery 48,000
   Building 1,00,000
 2,01,600 2,01,600

On the above date B retired owing to ill health and the following adjustments were agreed upon:

(a) Buildings be appreciated by 10%.

(b) Provision for bad and doubtful debts be increased to 5% on debtors.

(c) Machinery be depreciated by 15%.

(d) Goodwill of the firm be valued at Rs. 36,000 and be adjusted into the Capital Accounts of A and C who will share profits in future in the ratio of 3 : 1.

(e) A provision be made for outstanding repairs bill of Rs. 3,000.

(f) Included in the value of creditors is Rs. 1,800 for an outstanding legal claim, which is not likely to arise.

Out of the insurance premium paid Rs. 2,000 is for the next year. The amount was debited to P & L A/c.

(g) The partners decide to fix the capital of the new firm as Rs. 1,20,000 in the profit sharing ratio.

(h) B to be paid Rs. 9,000 in cash and the balance to be transferred to his Loan Account.

Prepare the Revaluation Account, Partner’s Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the new firm after B’s retirement.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Provision for DD600By Building10,000
To Machinery7,200By Creditors1,800
To Provision for Repairs 3,000By Prepaid Insurance 2,000
To Revaluation Profit     
A’s Capital A/c1,500    
B’s Capital A/c1,000    
C’s Capital A/c5003,000   
 13,800 13,800

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To B’s Capital A/c9,000-3,000By Balance b/d90,00060,00030,000
To Cash A/c-9,000-By Reserve Fund3,0002,0001,000
To B’s Loan A/c-66,000-By Revaluation1,5001,000500
To Balance c/d85,500-28,500By A’s Capital A/c-9,000-
    By C’s Capital A/c-3,000-
 94,50075,00031,500 94,50075,00031,500
To balance c/d90,000-30,000By Balance c/d85,500-28,500
    By Cash A/c4,500-1,500
 90,000-30,000 90,000-30,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors13,800Cash13,000
Provision for Repairs3,000Debtors20,000 
B’s Loan66,000Less: Provision for DD1,00019,000
Capital Stock18,000
A90,000 Machinery40,800
C30,0001,20,000Building1,10,000
  Prepaid Insurance2,000
 2,02,800 2,02,800
📝 Working Note

1.) Cash Balance = Opening Balance + Cash Brought in by partners – Cash paid to B

Cash Balance = Rs. 16,000 + Rs. 4,500 + Rs. 1,500 + Rs. 9,000

Cash Balance = Rs. 13,000

2.) Adjustment of Capital:-

 AC
Capital in new firm90,00030,000
Less: Existing Capitals85,50028,500
 4,5001,500
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q101 Raja, Nawab and Badshah were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 1-4-2024 was…

Raja, Nawab and Badshah were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 1-4-2024 was as under :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Sundry Creditors16,000Cash2,000
Reserve4,000Debtors5,000
Capitals: Stock11,000
Raja 20,000Machinery39,000
Nawab 15,000Investment8,000
Badshah 10,000  
 65,000 65,000

Nawab retired on that date and it was decided that Raja and Badshah would now on share the profit in the ratio of 3 : 2. Goodwill was valued at Rs. 10,000; Machinery at Rs. 45,000; Investments at Rs. 7,000; Stock at Rs. 10,000 and bad debts amounting to Rs. 500 be written off.

It was decided to fix the capital of the new firm at Rs. 40,000 and capital accounts of Raja and Badshah be adjusted accordingly and any difference be either paid / brought in cash.

Prepare Revaluation Account, Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of new firm assuming that one-third of the amount due to Nawab was paid in cash and balance was carried to Loan A/c.

✅ Solution

Revaluation Account

ParticularsAmountParticularsAmount
To Investments A/c1,000By Machinery A/c6,000
To Stock A/c1,000  
To Debtors A/c 500   
To Revaluation Profit     
Raja’s Capital A/c1,750    
Nawab’s Capital A/c1,050    
Badshah’s Capital A/c7003,500   
 6,000 6,000

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To Nawab’s Cap. A/c--2,000By Balance b/d20,00015,00010,000
To Cash A/c-6,750-By Reserve Fund2,0001,200800
To Nawab’s Loan A/c-13,500-By Revaluation A/c1,7501,050700
To Balance c/d22,750-9,500By Raja’s Capital A/c-1,000-
    By Badshah’s Cap. A/c-2,000-
 23,75020,25011,500 23,75020,25011,500
To balance c/d24,000-16,000By Balance c/d22,750-9,500
    By Cash A/c1,250-6,500
 24,000-16,000 24,000-16,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors16,000Cash3,000
Provision for Repairs13,500Debtors 4,500
Capital Stock 10,000
Raja24,000 Machinery 45,000
Badshah16,00040,000Investments 7,000
 69,500 69,500
📝 Working Note

1.) Gaining Ratio = New Ratio – Old Ratio

Raja’s Gaining Ratio = 3/5-5/10=6 - 5/10=1/10

Badshah’s Gaining Ratio = 2/5-2/10=4 - 2/10=2/10

Gaining Ratio = 1/10:2/10 = 1 : 2

Nawab’s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 10,000 ×3/10 = Rs. 3,000

📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
Q102 The Balance Sheet of Messrs A, B and C showed as follows : Liabilities Rs. Assets Rs. Trade Creditors 7,000 Freehold Property 49,0…

The Balance Sheet of Messrs A, B and C showed as follows :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Trade Creditors7,000Freehold Property49,000
Capital Accounts: Plant 15,000
A22,575 Stock 5,500
B30,000 Sundry Debtors6,250 
C18,50071,075Less: Bad debts Provision1006,150
   Cash at Bank 2,425
 78,075 78,075

B agrees to take over the business, A and C retiring on the following terms:

(a) That the goodwill of the firm be valued at Rs. 15,000

(b) That plant and stock be reduced by 10%.

(c) That freehold property be appreciated by Rs. 1,000.

(d) That Provision for doubtful debts be brought up to Rs. 250.

(e) B has to bring in sufficient cash to pay off A and C. The partners used to share profits in the proportion of 2/5, 2/5 and 1/5.

Show the necessary Journal entries, Partner's Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of B after the retirement of A and C.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 Revaluation A/cDr. 2,200 
 To Plant A/c   1,500
 To Stock A/c   550
 To Provision for DD A/c   150
 (Being decrease in the value of assets)    
 Freehold Property A/cDr. 1,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   1,000
 (Being value of freehold property increases)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 480 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 480 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 240 
 To Revaluation A/c   1,200
 (Being transfer of loss on revaluation)    
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 9,000 
 To A’s Capital A/c   6,000
 To C’s Capital A/c   3,000
 (Being A and C’s share of goodwill debited to B’s Capital A/c)    
 Bank A/cDr. 46,930 
 To B’s Capital A/c   46,930
 (Being amount brought in by B)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 28,095 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 21,260 
 To Bank A/c   49,355
 (Being amount paid off to A and C)    

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To Revaluation A/c480480240By Balance b/d22,57530,00018,500
To A’s Capital A/c-6,000-By B’s Capital A/c6,000-3,000
To C’s Capital A/c-3,000-By Bank A/c-46,930-
To Bank a/c28,095-21,260    
To Balance c/d 67,450     
 28,57576,93021,500 28,57576,93021,500

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Trade Creditors7,000Stock4,950
B’s Capital67,450Debtors6,250 
  Less: Provision for DD2506,000
   Plant 13,500
   Freehold Property 50,000
 74,450 74,450
📝 Working Note
Amount required to pay off A28,095
Amount required to pay off C21,260
 49,355
Amount Available22,425
Amount required to be brought in by B46,930
📌 Teacher's Note
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.
🗂️ Also remember
The retiring/deceased partner's share of goodwill is credited to their capital account and debited to the continuing (gaining) partners' capital accounts in their gaining ratio — goodwill is not usually raised as an asset in the books.
Q103 A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3/6 : 2/6 : 1/6. Following is their Balance Sheet as at 31st Ma…

A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3/6 : 2/6 : 1/6. Following is their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2024 :

LiabilitiesRs.AssetsRs.
Creditors52,000Plant2,50,000
Outstanding Expenses10,000Stock 1,50,000
Capitals: Debtors 80,000
A2,00,000 Bank 70,000
B1,60,000 Profit & Loss A/c 12,000
C1,40,000    
 5,62,000 5,62,000

B retires on 1st April, 2024 and the following terms were agreed :

(i)The Goodwill of the firm has been valued at Rs. 1,50,000.

(ii) Plant and Machinery has been revalued at Rs. 3,00,000 and stock revalued at Rs. 1,20,000.

(iii) A sum of Rs. 30,000 out of debtors was agreed to be bad and was to be written off.

(iv) Liability for workmen’s compensation to the extent of Rs. 8,000 is to be brought into the books.

(v) A and C will continue to carry on the business and shall share profits and losses equally in future.

(vi) Amount payable to B shall remain in the business as loan carrying interest at 18% p.a.

You are required to :

(a) give journal entries to give effect to the above, and

(b) prepare the opening balance sheet of A and B at 1st April, 2024.

✅ Solution
DateParticularsL.F.Amount
Dr.
Amount
Cr.
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 4,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 2,000 
 To Profit and Loss A/c   12,000
 (Being loss transfer in the Balance sheet)    
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 50,000 
 To B’s Capital A/c   50,000
 (Being value of freehold property increases)    
 Plant & Machinery A/cDr. 50,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   50,000
 (Being value of plant and machinery increased)    
 Revaluation A/cDr. 68,000 
 To Stock A/c   30,000
 To Debtors A/c   30,000
 To Workmen’s Compensation A/c   8,000
 (Being value of assets decreased)    
 A’s Capital A/cDr. 9,000 
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 6,000 
 C’s Capital A/cDr. 3,000 
 To Revaluation A/c   18,000
 (Being transfer of loss on revaluation)    
 B’s Capital A/cDr. 2,00,000 
 To B’s Loan A/c   2,00,000
 (Being transfer of B’s Capital to his loan account)    

Partner’s Capital Account

ParticularsABCParticularsABC
To P & L A/c6,0004,0002,000By Balance b/d2,00,0001,60,0001,40,000
To B’s Cap. A/c--50,000By B’s Capital A/c-50,000-
To Reval. A/c9,0006,0003,000    
To B’s Loan a/c-2,00,000-    
To Balance c/d1,85,000-85,000    
 2,00,0002,10,0001,40,000 2,00,0002,10,0001,40,000

Balance Sheet

LiabilitiesAmountAssetsAmount
Creditors52,000Bank70,000
Outstanding Expenses10,000Debtors 50,000
Workmen’s Compensation8,000Stock 1,20,000
B’s Loan 2,00,000Plant and Machinery 3,00,000
Capital     
A1,85,000    
C85,0002,70,000   
 5,40,000 5,40,000
📝 Working Note
Amount required to pay off A28,095
Amount required to pay off C21,260
 49,355
Amount Available22,425
Amount required to be brought in by B46,930
📌 Teacher's Note
The amount due to a retiring/deceased partner = Capital balance + Share of goodwill + Share of reserves/accumulated profit + Share of revaluation profit + Interest/Salary (if any) − Drawings − Share of any accumulated loss. This total is either paid in cash, transferred to their Loan A/c, or paid in instalments.
🗂️ Also remember
Increase in the value of an asset or decrease in a liability is a GAIN and is credited to Revaluation A/c; decrease in an asset or increase in a liability is a LOSS and is debited to Revaluation A/c. The net profit/loss on revaluation is shared by ALL partners (including the outgoing one) in the OLD ratio.

✗ Common Mistakes Students Make

✗ Sharing revaluation profit/loss only among continuing partners
Revaluation gain or loss on retirement/death is shared by ALL partners — including the outgoing one — in the OLD ratio, since it relates to the period before the reconstitution.
✗ Forgetting to time-apportion the deceased partner's profit share
A deceased partner's share of profit is calculated only for the period up to the date of death, not for the full year — use the time or turnover basis specified in the question.
✗ Crediting goodwill to all continuing partners equally
The outgoing partner's share of goodwill is debited to the continuing partners' capital accounts in their GAINING ratio, not equally or in their old/new ratio unless that happens to be the same.
✗ Assuming gaining ratio always equals the old ratio
If the question specifies a different gaining ratio or new ratio, use that instead — only default to the old ratio when nothing else is stated.
✗ Missing interest on the outgoing partner's loan/balance
If the amount due is not paid immediately and is transferred to a Loan Account, remember to calculate interest on the outstanding balance as per the partnership deed or the Indian Partnership Act (6% p.a. if silent).
✗ Mixing up the four goodwill valuation methods
Average Profit, Weighted Average Profit, Super Profit, and Capitalisation methods use overlapping figures but arrive at goodwill differently — confirm which method the question specifies.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How is the new profit-sharing ratio calculated on retirement or death of a partner?

The outgoing partner's share is added to the continuing partners' existing shares in their gaining ratio — usually their old ratio unless the question specifies a different arrangement.

Who bears the profit or loss on revaluation when a partner retires or dies?

All partners, including the outgoing one, share the revaluation profit or loss in the OLD ratio, since the revaluation relates to the firm's position before the reconstitution.

How is a deceased partner's share of profit calculated?

It is calculated only for the period from the start of the accounting year up to the date of death, using either a time basis (on the previous year's profit) or a turnover/sales basis as agreed in the partnership deed, and credited to the deceased partner's Executor's Account.

How is the amount due to a retiring or deceased partner settled?

It can be paid immediately in cash, transferred to a Loan Account and paid later (with interest), or paid in agreed instalments — the treatment depends on what the question or partnership deed specifies.

Is this DK Goel Solutions Chapter 4 useful for CBSE 2026-27 board exams?

Yes, based on the latest DK Goel Double Entry Book Keeping textbook (2026-27 edition) and the CBSE Accountancy syllabus for Reconstitution of Partnership — Retirement/Death of a Partner.