Question : If vendors are issued fully paid shares of Rs.5,00,000 in consideration of net assets Rs.3,00,000. Then the balance of Rs.2,00,000 will be:
Option 1: Debited of Statement of Profit and Loss
Option 2: Debited to Goodwill Account
Option 3: Credited to Capital Reserve Account
Option 4: Credited to Securities Premium Account
Correct Answer: Debited to Goodwill Account
Solution : Goodwill = Purchase Consideration - Net Assets = Rs.5,00,000 - Rs.3,00,000 = Rs.2,00,000. Goodwill Account will be debited with Rs.2,00,000. Hence, the correct option is 2.