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A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits in theratio of 3:2 . With effect from 1 stApril 2019 they agreed to shareprofits equally. For thispurposethegoodwill of thefirm was valued at Rs. 30,000. Pass thenecessary journal entry.

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Solution :(a) When Goodwillis adjusted through Partner's Capital Account :
OLD Ratio of A and B= 3:2
NewRatio of A and B= 1:1
Sacrifice or GAIN :
`A = 3/5 -1/2 = (6-5)/10 = 1/10 ` (Sacrifice)
`B = 2/5 - 1/2 = (4-5)/10 = 1/10 ` (Gain)
Since A has SACRIFICED, he will be CREDITED from `1/10` of Rs. 30,000 = Rs. 3,000
Since B hasgained, he will be debited from`1/10 ` of Rs. 30,000 = Rs. 3,000

ALTERNATE SOLUTION :
(b) When Goodwill israised and WRITTEN Off :


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