Question : On retirement of a partner,
Option 1: Goodwill is brought up to new value and recorded as assets
Option 2: Goodwill is brought up to new value and then written off
Option 3: Goodwill is adjusted between partners through capital account
Option 4: Goodwill is raised to extent of retiring partner's share
Correct Answer: Goodwill is adjusted between partners through capital account
Solution : Answer (3) Goodwill is adjusted between partners through a capital account.
On the retirement of a partner, goodwill is adjusted between partners through capital accounts. This means that any increase or decrease in the value of goodwill is distributed among the remaining partners in their respective capital accounts, ensuring that the retiring partner's share of goodwill is appropriately accounted for in the partnership. Hence, the correct option is 3.
Question : Upon partner retirement,Goodwill will be credited to the capital account of -
Option 1: Remaining partners
Option 2: Retiring Partner
Option 3: All partners
Option 4: None of the above
Question :
Which of the following statement is correct?
Option 1:
Goodwill at the time of retirement of a partner is credited to remaining Partners’ Capital Accounts in sacrificing ratio.
Option 2:
Goodwill at the time of retirement of a partner is credited to remaining Partners’ Capital Accounts in gaining ratio.
Option 3: Goodwill at the time of retirement of a partner is debited to remaining Partners' Capital Accounts in sacrificing ratio.
Option 4:
Goodwill at the time of retirement of a partner to the extent of retiring Partner's Share is debited to remaining Partners’ Capital Accounts in gaining ratio.
Question : How is goodwill recorded when a partner retires?
Option 1: Remaining Partner’s Capital A/cs Dr. (In Gaining Ratio)
To Retiring Partner’s Capital A/c (with his share of goodwill)
Option 2: Remaining Partner’s Capital A/cs Dr. (In New Ratio)
Option 3: Goodwill A/c Dr.
To Retiring Partner’s Capital A/c (with his share)
Option 4: Goodwill A/c Dr.
To All Partner’s Capital A/cs (In Old Ratio)
Question : Arrange the following steps in proper sequence When the Retiring Partner is to be paid through amount brought by the Remaining or Continuing partners in a manner to make their Capitals Proportionate to their New Profit-sharing Ratio and also leave a desired Cash Balance 1. Calculate Adjusted Capital of the remaining partners, i.e., after making adjustments for goodwill, reserves, accumulated profits/losses and gain or loss on revaluation 2. Calculate New Capital of each remaining partner as follows: Total Capital of the New Firm) $\times$ New Profit Share. 3. Calculate Surplus Capital or Deficit Capital by comparing the New Capital and Adjusted Capital 4. Calculate Total Capital of the new firm as follows: Aggregate of Adjusted Capital of Remaining Partners + Shortage of amount to be brought in by Remaining partners to pay the retiring partner (i.e., Amount payable to retiring partner - Existing Cash Balance) + Minimum Cash Balance Required
Option 1: I,II,III,IV
Option 2: I,II,IV,III
Option 3: I,III,II,IV
Question : When the Retiring Partner is to be paid through amount brought by the remaining partners in a manner to make their capitals proportionate to their New Profit-sharing Ratio. Arrange the following steps in proper sequence I. Calculate Adjusted Capital of remaining partners after adjustments. II. Calculate Total Capital of the new firm as follows:
Aggregate of adjusted capital of remaining partners + Shortage of amount to be brought in by continuing partners to pay the retiring partner III. Find Surplus Capital/Deficit Capital of each continuing partner by comparing New Capital with the Adjusted Old Capital IV. Calculate New Capital of remaining partners by dividing Total Capital of the new firm in their New Profit-sharing Ratio.
Option 2: I,III,IV,II
Option 3: I,II,IV,III
Option 4: IV,III,II,I
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