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Question : Sudhir Ltd. took over Assets of Rs.8,50,000 and Liabilities of Rs.1,50,000 of Gopal Ltd. at an agreed price of Rs.7,20,000. The purchase consideration was discharged by issuing 12% debentures of Rs.100 each at a premium of 20%. 

Question:-  Rs 20,000 will be 


 

Option 1: Credited to goodwill account 

Option 2: Debited to goodwill account 

Option 3: Debited to discount on issue of debentures account ‘
 

Option 4: Debited  to loss on issue of debentures account 
 


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Debited to goodwill account 


Solution : Answer = Debited to goodwill account 

Assets     A/ c      Dr                              8,50,000
Goodwill A/c        Dr (balancing figure )    20,000
To   Liabilities                                                        1,50,000
To Gopal Ltd                                                          7,20,000
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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