Question : A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3: 2: 1. On March 31, 2018, C died and a new profit-sharing ratio was agreed upon at 3: 1. They also decided to record the effect of the following without affecting their book values: General Reserve 1,00,000 Profit and Loss Account 45,000 Advertisement Suspense Account 25,000 Adjustment entry will be
Option 1: Debit A’s Capital A/c by Rs.30,000; Credit B’s Capital A/c by Rs.10,000 and C’s Capital A/c by Rs.20,000.
Option 2: Debit B’s Capital A/c by Rs.30,000; Credit A’s Capital A/c by Rs.10,000 and C’s Capital A/c by Rs.20,000.
Option 3: Debit A’s Capital A/c by Rs.20,000; Credit B’s Capital A/c by Rs.10,000 and C’s Capital A/c by Rs.10,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Debit A’s Capital A/c by Rs.30,000; Credit B’s Capital A/c by Rs.10,000 and C’s Capital A/c by Rs.20,000.
Solution : Answer = Debit A’s Capital A/c by Rs.30,000; Credit B’s Capital A/c by Rs.10,000 and C’s Capital A/c by Rs.20,000.
A's Capital A/c Dr. 30,000 To C's Capital A/c = 20,000 To B's Capital A/c = 10,000 (Total Value of General Reserve + Profit and Loss) = 1,00,000 + 45000 +(25000) = 1,20000 M.R - OR A= 3/4 - 3/6 = 9-6/12 = 3/12 × 1,20000 = 30,000 B= 1/4 - 2/6 = 3-4/12 = -1/12 = 10,000 Hence, the correct option is 1.
Question : A, B and C are equal partners in a firm whose books are closed on 31st March every year. If General Reserve of Rs. 40,000 at the time of retirement of partner B when 25% of the balance of General Reserve is to be transferred to Investments Fluctuation Reserve. Choose the correct option.
Option 1: General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000 To A's Capital A/c 10,000 To B's Capital A/c 10,000 To C's Capital A/c 10,000 To Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/c 10,000
Option 2: General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000 To A's Capital A/c 20,000 To B's Capital A/c 10,000 To C's Capital A/c 10,000
Option 3: General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000 To A's Capital A/c 10,000 To C's Capital A/c 10,000 To Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/c 20,000
Question : A, B and C are partner sharing profits in the ratio of equally On 1-4-2020 they decided to share the profits 2:4:6. On the date there was a credit balance of Rs 1,00,000 in their Profit and Loss Account and a balance of Rs 2,00,000 in General Reserve Account. Instead of closing the General Reserve Account and Profit and Loss Account, it is decided to record an adjustment entry for the same. In the necessary adjustment entry to give effect to the above arrangement:
Option 1: Dr A by Rs 50,000; Cr. B by Rs 50,000
Option 2: Cr. A by Rs 50,000; Dr B by Rs 50,000
Option 3: Dr A by Rs 50,000; Cr. C by Rs 50,000
Option 4: Cr. A by Rs 50,000; Dr C by Rs 50,000
Question : Aman and Varun are partners sharing profits in the ratio of equally. Their Balance Sheet showed a balance of Rs 62,000 in the General Reserve Account and a debit balance of 20,000 in the Profit and Loss Account. They now decided to share the future profits 4:3. Instead of closing the General Reserve Account and Profit and Loss Account, it is decided to pass an adjustment entry for the same. In adjustment entry :
Option 1: Dr. Aman by Rs 3,000; Cr. Varun by Rs 3,000
Option 2: Dr. Aman by Rs 5,000; Cr. Varun by Rs 5,000
Option 3: Cr. Aman by Rs 5,000; Dr. Varun by Rs 5,000
Option 4: Cr. Aman by Rs 3,000; Dr. Varun by Rs 3,000
Question : Sindhu, Rahul and Kamlesh, who were sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 4 respectively, as at 31st March, 2012 was as follows balance of capital are Sindhu: 1,20,000 Rahul 1,00,000 Kamlesh: 80,000 Sindhu’s loan 20,000 (debit balance)
General Reserve Rs 10,000 Sindhu died on 31st July 2012. 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 2012 amounted to Rs.8,00,000 and from 1st April to 31st July 2012 Rs.3,00,000. The profit for the year ended 31st March 2012 was Rs.2,00,000. (c) Interest on capital was to be provided @ 6% p.a. Balance due to Sindhu’s Executor will be ------
Option 1: Rs 1,97,500
Option 2: Rs 1,75,900
Option 3: Rs 1,95,000
Question : Hari and Kavi are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3: 2. They admit Ravi as a partner who contributes Rs. 30,000 as his capital for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm. It is decided that after Ravi's admission, the capitals of the Hari and Kavi will be adjusted on the basis of Ravi's share of capital in the business, and any surplus or deficiency to be adjusted through current accounts. Before any adjustments were made, the capitals of Hari and Kavi were: Rs. 59,000 and Rs. 35,000 respectively. At the time of Ravi's admission : (a) The firm's goodwill was valued at Rs. 40,000. (b) General Reserve was Rs.25,000. (c) Loss on revaluation of assets and liabilities was Rs.4,000. CHOOSE: The correct Journal entry for surplus and shortage
Option 1: Crediting Hari's current account by Rs 4,400 and debiting Kavi's current account Rs 1,400
Option 2: Debiting Hari's current account by Rs 4,400 and crediting Kavi's current account Rs 1,400
Option 3: Debiting Hari's current account Rs 4,400 and debiting Kavis current account Rs 1,400
Option 4: Crediting Hari's Current account Rs 4,400 and Crediting Kavi's current account Rs 1,400
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