Question : A and B are partners sharing profit in the ratio of 5:4. They admitted C in the firm for 1/3rd profit which he takes 2/9th share from A and 1/9th share from B and brings Rs 1500 as premium. Choose the necessary journal entries on c's admission.
Option 1: Debited cash a/c Rs 1500, credited C's capital account Rs 1500
Option 2: Debited cash account Rs 1500 and credited premium for goodwill account Rs 1500
Option 3: Debited premium for Goodwill account Rs 1500 and Credited A's capital account with Rs 1000 and B's capital account with Rs 500
Option 4: Both 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Both 2 and 3
Solution :
Answer =
Both 2 and 3
At first cash account was debited with Rs 1500 and the crediting premium for the goodwill account was Rs 1500.
The premium for the Goodwill account was debited with Rs 1500.
Crediting sacrificing partners' capital accounts with Rs 1000 and Rs 500 in their sacrificing ratio 2:1.
Hence, the correct option is 4.