Leena and Rohit are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3: 2. On 31st March, 2018, their Balance Sheet was as follows:

BALANCE SHEET OF LEENA AND ROHIT as at 31st March, 2018

LiabilitiesAmount (Rs.)AssetsAmount (Rs.)
Sundry Creditors 80,000 Cash42,000
Bills Payable38,000 Debtors –  1,32,000
General Reserve50,000Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (2,000)1,30,000
Capitals:Stock1,46,000
Leena – 1,60,000 Plant and Machinery1,50,000
Rohit 1,40,0003,00,000
4,68,0004,68,000 

On the above date Manoj was admitted as a new partner for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm on the following terms:
(i) Manoj brought proportionate capital. He also brought his share of goodwill premium of Rs. 80,000 in cash.
(ii) 10% of the general reserve was to be transferred to provision for doubtful debts.
(iii) Claim on account of workmen’s compensation amounted to Rs. 40,000
(iv) Stock was overvalued by Rs. 16,000.
(v) Leena, Rohit and Manoj will share future profits in the ratio of 5: 3: 2. Prepare Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm. (CBSE 2019)

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