X, Y and Z are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 4 : 2

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X, Y and Z are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 4 : 2 : 2. Z died on 30 June 20X2. The partnership statement of financial position as at that date was:

X, Y and Z are in partnership sharing profits and

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It was agreed between X, Y and Z's representatives that on 30 June 20X2 (for the purposes of settling the affairs of Z) that goodwill be valued at £120,000 and the freehold land (the only non-current asset) at £360,000. The balance owing to Z will remain on loan to the partnership for five years at a rate of 10 per cent interest per annum. X and Y agree that goodwill should not be reflected as an asset in the financial statements; however, the new value of freehold land should. They also agree that in the future they will share profits and losses equally.
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a. Prepare the capital and current accounts for the three partners, the revaluation account and the opening statement of financial position for the new X and Y partnership.
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Explain goodwill and outline why it is important to be able to value it in the context of partnership financial statements.

Goodwill
Goodwill is an important concept and terminology in accounting which means good reputation. The word goodwill is used at various places in accounting but it is recognized only at the time of a business combination. There are generally two types of...
Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Introduction To Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0077138448

7th edition

Authors: Anne Marie Ward, Andrew Thomas

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