A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of
Question:
A, B and C were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 respectively. The Balance Sheet of the firm as on 31.12.2017 was as follows:
On 31.12.2017, B retired. The terms of retirement provided the following :
(a) The goodwill of the firm was to be valued at ₹20,000.
(b) Furniture, plant and machinery were to be depreciated by 10% and 5% respectively.
(c) Stock and building were to be appreciated by 20% and 10% respectively.
(d) Provision for doubtful debts was to be increased to ₹1,500.
(e) The reserve was to be transferred to the Capital Accounts of the partners.
(f) The amount due to B was to be transferred to a separate Loan Account earning interest @ 10% p.a. Show the Revaluation Account, Partners’ Capital Accounts and the Balance Sheet of the firm after B’s retirement.
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Financial Accounting Volume II
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4th Edition
Authors: Mohamed Hanif, Amitabha Mukherjee