X and Y are partners with capitals of Rs. 50,000 each. They admit Z as a partner for 1/4th share in the profits of the firm. Z brings in Rs. 80,000 as his share of capital. The Profit and Loss Account showed a credit balance of Rs. 40,000 as on date of admission of Z. Give necessary journal entries to record the goodwill.

Solution

Total Capital of the firm after Z’s admission = X’s Capital + Y’s Capital + undistributed Profit +Z’s Capital
= 50,000 + 50,000 + 40,000 + 80,000 = Rs. 2,20,000

Capitalised value of the firm on the basis Z’s share = 80,000 × 4/1 = 3,20,000
Goodwill = Capitalised value of the firm – total capital after z’s admission
= 3,20,000-2,20,000 = 1,00,000


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