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P, Q andR are equal partners in a firm. R retires and the goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 3,60,000 . No goodwill accountappears as yet in thebooks of the firm. P and Q agree to share futureprofits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Pass necessary journal entry for goodwill.

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Solution :(a) When Goodwillis adjusted through PARTNER's Capital Account :

NOTE : Gaining Ratio = New Ratio - Old Ratio
P Gains= `3/5 - 1/3 = (9-5)/15 = 4/15`
Q Gains= ` 2/5 - 1/3 = (6-5)/15 = 1/15`
As such, gaining ratio between P andQ = 4 : 1
ALTERNATE SOLUTION :
(b) When Goodwill is raised and written off :


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