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Question :

Rajan Ltd. purchased a running business from Vikas Ltd. for a sum of Rs. 2,50,000 payable as  Rs. 2,20,000 in fully paid equity shares of  Rs. 10 each and balance by a bank draft. The assets and liabilities consisted of the following:

Plant and Machinery Rs. 90,000; Building Rs. 90,000; Sundry Debtors Rs. 30,000; Stock Rs. 50,000; Cash Rs. 20,000; Sundry Creditors Rs. 20,000.

Question:- The difference between net assets and purchase consideration is transferred to _______.

Option 1: Goodwill Rs. 10,000  

Option 2: Capital Reserve Rs. 10,000

Option 3: Securities premium Rs. 10,000

Option 4: Vendor Co. Rs. 10,000


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Capital Reserve Rs. 10,000


Solution : Answer = Capital Reserve Rs. 10,000

Following will be the journal entry:
Plant and Machinery A/c         Dr.  90,000
Building A/c                             Dr.  90,000
Sundry Debtors A/c                 Dr.  30,000
Stock A/c                                 Dr.  50,000
Cash A/c                                  Dr.  20,000
            To Sundry Creditors A/c                               20,000
            To Vikas Ltd.                                             2,50,000
            To Capital Reserve A/c                                10,000
 

 

 

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