Nirupama and Anupama were partners in a firm sharing profit and losses...
**General Entries for Admitting a New Partner and Valuing Goodwill**
1. **Admission of Kumar as a New Partner**
To record the admission of Kumar as a new partner, the following general entry is made:
Particulars | Debit | Credit
--- | --- | ---
Kumar's Capital Account | - | 200,000
Goodwill Account | - | 120,000
Cash/Bank Account | - | 80,000
Nirupama's Capital Account | - | 60,000
Anupama's Capital Account | - | 100,000
Explanation:
- Kumar's Capital Account is debited with the amount of capital introduced by him, which is $200,000.
- The Goodwill Account is debited with the share of goodwill remembered for Kumar's share, which is $120,000.
- Cash/Bank Account is debited with the remaining amount, which is the difference between Kumar's capital and his share of goodwill ($200,000 - $120,000 = $80,000).
- Nirupama's Capital Account is credited with her share of goodwill ($60,000).
- Anupama's Capital Account is credited with her share of goodwill ($100,000).
2. **Adjustment of Old Partners' Capitals**
To adjust the capital accounts of the old partners, the following general entry is made:
Particulars | Debit | Credit
--- | --- | ---
Nirupama's Capital Account | - | 20,000
Anupama's Capital Account | - | 20,000
Explanation:
- Nirupama's Capital Account is debited with her share of goodwill adjustment ($60,000 - $40,000 = $20,000).
- Anupama's Capital Account is debited with her share of goodwill adjustment ($100,000 - $80,000 = $20,000).
3. **Distribution of Goodwill Adjustment**
To distribute the goodwill adjustment among the old partners, the following general entry is made:
Particulars | Debit | Credit
--- | --- | ---
Nirupama's Capital Account | - | 10,000
Anupama's Capital Account | - | 10,000
Explanation:
- Nirupama's Capital Account is debited with her share of goodwill adjustment ($20,000 - $10,000 = $10,000).
- Anupama's Capital Account is debited with her share of goodwill adjustment ($20,000 - $10,000 = $10,000).
**Summary:**
1. Kumar's capital of $200,000 is recorded in the books.
2. Goodwill of the firm valued at $120,000 is recorded.
3. Cash/Bank Account is debited with the remaining amount ($80,000) after deducting goodwill from Kumar's capital.
4. Nirupama's and Anupama's capital accounts are adjusted for the change in goodwill.
5. The adjustment of goodwill is distributed equally between Nirupama and Anupama.