Question : Which of the statements is true?
Option 1: The deceased partner is entitled to his share of goodwill because goodwill was earned by The firm when he was a partner.
Option 2: In the case of Retirement of a Partner, Gaining Partners Compensate the deceased partner by paying goodwill in their gaining ratio.
Option 3: Deceased Partner s Share of Goodwill = Value of Firm's Goodwill × Profit Share of Deceased Partner
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : Answer = All of the above
All of the statements are true regarding the treatment of goodwill in partnerships. The deceased partner retains rights to their share of goodwill, as it was earned during their tenure. Upon retirement, gaining partners compensate the retiring partner for their share of goodwill, calculated based on their profit share. Hence, the correct option is 4.
Question : The journal entry for treatment of goodwill, when a new partner brings his share of goodwill in cash and one of the old partners gains, involves the following :
(A) Gaining Partner's Capital Account is debited
(B) Premium for Goodwill Account is debited
(C) Sacrificing Partner's Capital Account is credited
(D) Gaining Partner's Capital Account is credited
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Option 1: (A), (B) and (D) only
Option 2: (A), (B) and (C) only
Option 3: (A), (B), (C) and (D)
Option 4: (B), (C) and (D) only
Question : Relationship between two figures, expressed in arithmetical terms is called -------
Option 1: Percentage
Option 2: Ratio
Option 3: Ratio analysis
Option 4: None of the above
Question : ---------------may be expressed as an arithmetical relationship between two accounting variables.
Option 1: Ratio
Option 2: Accounting ratio
Option 3: Ratio Analysis
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