A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits in 3 : 1 ratio. They admitted C as a partner for 1/4th share in the future profits. C was to bring Rs. 60,000 for his capital. The Balance Sheet of A and B as at 1st April, 2019, the date on which C was admitted, was:

LiabilitiesAmount
(Rs.)
AssetsAmount
(Rs.)
Capital A/c : Land and Building40,000
 A – 50,000Plant ad Machinery70,000
 B –  80,0001,30,000Stock30,000
General Reserve 10,000Debtors – 35,000
Creditors 70,000Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts -(1,000)34,000
 Investments26,000
 Cash10,000
 2,10,000 2,10,000

The other terms agreed upon were:
(a) Goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 24,000.
(b) Land and Building were valued at Rs. 65,000 and Plant and Machinery at Rs. 60,000.
(c) Provision for Doubtful Debts was found in excess by Rs. 400.
(d) A liability of Rs. 1,200 included in Sundry Creditors was not likely to arise.
(e) The capitals of the partners be adjusted on the basis of C’s contribution of capital to the firm.
(f) Excess of shortfall, if any, be transferred to Current Accounts.
Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet of the new firm.

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