On 31st March, 2017, the Balance Sheet of Abhir and Divya, who were sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1 was as follows:

BALANCE SHEET OF ABHIR AND DIVYA as on 31st March, 2017

LiabilitiesAmount
 (Rs.)
AssetsAmount
 (Rs.)
Creditors2,20,000Cash at Bank1,40,000
Employees’ Provident Fund1,00,000Debtors – 6,50,000
Investment Fluctuation Fund1,00,000Less: Provision for Bad Debts – (50,000)6.00,000
General Reserve1,20,000Stock3,00,000
Capitals: Investments (Market value Rs. 4,40,000)5,00,000
Abhir – 6,00,000  
Divya – 4,00,00010,00,000 
 15,40,000 15,40,000

They decided to admit Vibhor on 1st April, 2017 for 1/5th share.
(a) Vibhor shall bring Rs. 80,000 as his share of goodwill premium.
(b) Stock was overvalued by Rs. 20,000.
(c) A debtor whose dues of Rs. 5,000 were written off as bad debts, paid Rs. 4,000 in full settlement.
(d) Two months’ salary @ Rs. 6,000 per month was outstanding

SOLUTION


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