Admission of a partner (Question Bank)
Admission of a partner
Which of the following is not an example of Reconstitution of a partnership firm?
- Purchase of Assets for the
business
- Admission of a new partner
- Change in Existing profit
sharing ratio
- Retirement/Death of a partner
Z is admitted to a
firm for 1/4th share in the profits for which he brings in ₹10,000 towards
premium for goodwill. It will be taken by the old partners in:
- the old profit-sharing ratio
- the new profit-sharing ratio
- the sacrificing ratio
- none of these
X and Y are partners
sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Z is admitted for 1414th share in profits which he acquires equally from X and Y. The
new ratio will be:
- 9 : 6 : 5
- 19 : 11 : 10
- 3 : 3 : 2
- None of these
New profit sharing
ratio means
- All partner(including new)
share future profit and losses in this new ratio
- All partner (excluding old)
share future profit and losses
- Two partner (including new)
share future profit and losses
- Partners will share future
profits equally
Premium brought by the
new partner will be shared by the existing partners in:
- Sacrificing Ratio
- Old Ratio
- New Ratio
- Gain Ratio
Anu and Babita are
partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. On April 1,
2003, they admit Deepak as a new partner for 313313 share in the profits. Deepak contributed the following
assets towards his capital and for his share of goodwill: Land ₹90,000,
machinery ₹70,000, stock ₹60,000 and debtors ₹40,000. On the date of admission
of Deepak, the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹5,20,000, which does not
appear in the books. Calculate the amount of goodwill brought in by a new
partner.
- ₹1,20,000
- ₹1,10,000
- ₹1,00,000
- ₹1,15,000
Vivek and Vishal are
partners with a capital of ₹26000 and ₹22000 respectively. They admit David as
a partner for 1414 share in the profits of the firm. David
brings ₹30,000 (including 4,000 premium for goodwill) as his share of capital
and premium. Journal entry for capital amount brought by a new partner
Bank A/c ... Dr. |
26,000 |
|
To David’s Capital A/c |
|
26,000 |
Bank A/c ... Dr. |
22,000 |
|
To Goodwill A/c |
|
22,000 |
Bank A/c ... Dr. |
34,000 |
|
To Vivek's Capital A/c |
|
34,000 |
Bank A/c ... Dr. |
30,000 |
|
To David’s Capital A/c |
|
30,000 |
Section ________ of
the Indian Partnership Act provides that a new partner shall not be inducted
into a firm without the consent of all existing partners.
- 31
- 30
- 32
- 33
A and B sharing
profits and losses in the ratio of 2/3rd and 1/3rd, admit C as a partner giving
him 1/4th share. The new profit-sharing ratio will be
A |
A 1/2 |
B 1/4 |
C 1/4 |
B |
A 1/3 |
B 1/3 |
C 1/4 |
C |
A 3/8 |
B 3/8 |
C 2/8 |
- A
- B
- C
- None of these
When A and B, sharing
profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2, admit C as a partner giving him 1/5th
share of profits. This will be given by A and B:
- equally
- in the ratio of their profits
- in the ratio of their capitals
- none of these
If a new partner is
unable to bring in his share of goodwill, How will you deal
- New Partner’s Capital A/C OR
Current A/C ... Dr.
To Sacrificing Partner’s Capital / current A/c - New Partner’s A/c ... Dr.
To Gainer Partner’sCapital A/c - New Partner’s A/c ... Dr.
To Old Partner’s Capital A/c - New Partner’s A/c ... Dr.
To All Partner’sCapital A/c
Deferred revenue
expenditure given on the Asset side of the Balance sheet will be:
- Debited to old partners
- Debited to sacrificing partners
- Credited to all partners
- None of these
The incoming
partner cannot acquire his share of profits:
- From the old partners in their
new profit sharing ratio
- From the old partners in their
old profit sharing ratio
- From the old partners in some
agreed ratio
- From one or more partners (not
from all partners)
When the incoming
partner brings in his share of premium for goodwill in cash, it is adjusted by
crediting to:
- Incoming Partner's Capital
Account
- Premium for Goodwill Account
- Sacrificing Partners' Capital
Accounts
- None of these
Why a new partner is
admitted in the firm?
- To increase the capital of the
firm
- To increase the number of
partners
- To increase the goodwill of the
firm
- To increase the profit-sharing
Ratio
Revaluation of assets
and liabilities is done with the help of a new account called ________.
- Revaluation Account
- Profit and Loss
- Loss adjustment A/c
- None of these
A, B and C are
partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. They admit D for 1616 share. C would retain his old share. Calculate new ratio
of all partners.
- 12 : 8 : 5 : 5
- 10 : 8 : 5 : 5
- 9 : 8 : 5 : 5
- 9 : 8 : 5 : 6
Ashok and Ravi were
partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7:3. They
admitted Chander as a new partner. The new profit ratio between Ashok, Ravi and
Chander will be 2:2:1. Chander brought Rs.24,000 for his share of his goodwill.
Calculate the amount Ravi compensate to the Ashok share in the above
transaction
- 12,000
- 10,000
- 36,000
- 24,000
Which of the
following situation is not acceptable for the continuity of the partnership
firm?
- All partners leave the firm
together
- Retirement and Admission on the
same day
- Admission of two partners on
the same day
- Death and Admission
A and B are partners
in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. They admit C into
partnership for 1515 share. C brings ₹30,000 as capital and
₹10,000 as goodwill. At the time of admission of C, goodwill appears in the
balance sheet of A and B at ₹3,000. New profit sharing ratio of partners shall
be 5:3:2. What will be the entry for existing goodwill written off?
A's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,800 |
|
B's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,200 |
|
To Goodwill |
|
|
3,000 |
A's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,700 |
|
B's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,300 |
|
To Goodwill |
|
|
3,000 |
A's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,500 |
|
B's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,500 |
|
To Goodwill |
|
|
3,000 |
A's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,500 |
|
C's capital A/c |
Dr. |
1,500 |
|
To Goodwill |
|
|
3,000 |
N and S are partners
sharing profits and losses in the sates 2:1. They admit G as a partner
for 1414 share. G pays ₹50,000 as capital but
does not bring any amount for goodwill. The goodwill of the new firm is valued
at ₹36,000. Calculate the amount to be credited to N for his sacrifice in the
form of premium for goodwill.
- ₹6,000
- ₹3,000
- ₹2,000
- ₹5,000
X, Y and Z are
partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4:3:2. They admit a new partner M in
the partnership firm for 1313 share in future profit. What will be the
new ratio of all the partners?
- 8 : 6 : 4 : 9
- 8 : 6 : 2 : 1
- 8 : 6 : 5 : 3
- 8 : 6 : 4 : 2
If partners capitals
are fixed, premium for goodwill will be:
- Credited to
the sacrificing partner's current A/c
- Credited to the Partners’
Capital A/cs
- Credited to the P/L Adjustment
A/c
- Credited to the P/L A/c
A and B are partners
in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 1:2. They admitted C into the
partnership and decided to give him 1313 share of the future profits. Find the new ratio of the
partners.
- 2:4:3
- 4:2:3
- 3:2:1
- 3:4:2
Out of the following, which
is the main right of a partner?
- Right to share the profits of
the firm
- Right to stop other partners
for drawings
- Right to say no for goodwill
- Right to share the old profits
of the firm
The balance in the
Investments Fluctuation Fund, after meeting the loss on revaluation of
investments, at the time of admission of a partner will be transferred to
- the Old Partners' Capital
Accounts
- the Revaluation Account
- the General Reserve
- none of these
Incoming partner may
acquire his share from the old partners
- In their old profit sharing
ratio
- In a particular ratio
- In particular fraction from
some of the partners
- All of these
- Only A
- A and B
- A and C
Revaluation Account or
Profit and Loss Adjustment Account is a:
- Real Account
- Nominal Account
- Personal Account
- None of these
According to Section
30 of Partnership Act 1932:
- A Minor can be admitted as a
partner by the consent of all partners for the time being.
- A new partner will bring
capital and goodwill in cash.
- A new partner is allowed to share
old profits.
- A new partner will inspect the
books of accounts.
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)
Kamal and Rahul are
the partner’s in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7:3. They
admit Kaushal as a partner for 1515 share. Kaushal acquires his share from Kamal and Rahul in
the ratio of 3:2. The goodwill of the firm has been valued at Rs.25000. Kaushal
paid Rs.10000 privately to Kamal and Rahul as his share of goodwill. What
should be the journal entry?
- No entry will be passed
- Rahul A/c ... Dr.
Kamal A/c ... Dr.
To Kaushal A/c - Kamal A/c ... Dr.
Cash A/c ... Dr.
To Goodwill A/c - Rahul A/c ... Dr.
Loan A/c ... Dr.
To Cash A/c
Reason (R): Sometimes, the incoming partner pays his share of
goodwill privately to the sacrificing partners, outside the business.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): On admission of new partner, Assets and
Liabilities are revalued and reassessed.
Reason (R): The Assets and Liabilities are revalued and reassessed
to show the proper financial position of the firm and capital held by the
partners at the time of admission.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): The balance of memorandum revaluation
account (second part) is transferred to partners' capital account in old profit
sharing ratio.
Reason (R): Sometimes, partners decide to show the assets and
liabilities in the books of the new firm at their existing values.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): At the time of admission of partners if
there is any general reserve, reserve fund, or the balance of profit & loss
account appearing in the balance sheet, it should be transferred to old
partners’ capital/current accounts in their old profit sharing ratio.
Reason (R): The general reserve, reserve fund or the balance of
profit & loss account are the results of the past profits when the new
partner was not admitted.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): If the amount of any liability is
understated, then the revaluation account will be debited to restore the
liability's amount to its actual value.
Reason (R): Increase in the amount of liability is a profit for the
firm.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): New profit sharing ratio is the ratio in
which the old partner including the new partner share profits or losses of the
firm.
Reason (R): When a new partner is admitted to the firm it is
necessary to calculate the new profit sharing ratio with help of the share
agreed to forgo by the old partners.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): At the time of admission of a new partner
unrecorded liability is debited to the Revaluation account.
Reason (R): Unrecorded liabilities are the gain for the partnership
firm.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): At the time of admission of a new
partner he is required to bring premium or goodwill.
Reason (R): Due to the admission of a new partner, the existing
partner's sacrifices their share of profits in favour of the new partner. So,
he has to compensate the existing partners for the loss of their share in
super-profits of the firm.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): The revaluation account is prepared for
the purpose of transferring the profit or loss arising out of an increase or
decrease in the book value of assets or liabilities of the partnership at the
time of admission of a new partner.
Reason (R): At the time of admission of a new partner, it is always
desirable to ascertain whether the assets of a firm are shown in books at their
current values. In case the assets are overstated or understated, these are
revaluated.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): A new partner can be admitted into a
partnership firm with the consent of the existing partners.
Reason (R): According to section 31 of the Indian Partnership Act,
1932, the new partner shall not be introduced into a firm without the consent
of all the existing partners. Unless it is agreed otherwise by the partners and
partnership deed.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): it is right of the new partner on the
firm’s Assets and Liabilities.
Reason (R): Old partners of the firm sacrifice some profit
according to the new profit sharing ratio in favour of incoming partner.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): When the new partner brings his share of
Goodwill in cash and it is to be paid to the existing partners privately, no
entry is passed in the books.
Reason (R): The intention of the partners is not to show the amount/transaction
relating to Goodwill for any of the reasons.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): The amount of premium brought in by the
new partner is shared by the existing partners in their ratio of Sacrifice.
Reason (R): Because the old partners sacrifice their share of
profits in favour of new partner.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): It is necessary to ascertain new profit
sharing ratio for old partners when a new partner is admitted.
Reason (R): New partner acquires his share from old partners which
reduces old partners' share in profits.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): The treatment of revaluation of assets
and reassessment of liabilities is done in the same manner as done in case of
change in profit sharing ratio.
Reason (R): Revaluation of assets and liabilities is only done when
new partner is admitted.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Whenever a new partner brings Goodwill
in cash he should bring the amount of Goodwill only for his share.
Reason (R): It is a common rule that the gaining partner should
compensate the sacrificing partner, to extent of his gain.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): If the goodwill is not brought in cash,
it can be adjusted only through the new partner’s capital account.
Reason (R): The adjustment will reduce the capital of the partner.
- Both A and R are true and R is
the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Assertion (A): Unrecorded assets are credited to the
revaluation account at the time of admission of a new partner.
Reason (R): Unrecorded assets are gain for the partnership firm
because it increases the value of assets.
- Both A and R are true and R is the
correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is
not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
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