Question : P, Q and R are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5: 3: 2. They decided to share future profits in the ratio of 2: 3: 5. What will be the accounting treatment of Workmen Compensation Reserve appearing in the Balance Sheet on that date when no other information is available for the same?
Option 1: Distributed among partners in their capital ratio
Option 2: Distributed among partners in their new profit-sharing ratio
Option 3: Distributed among partners in their old profit-sharing ratio
Option 4: Carried forward to new Balance Sheet
Correct Answer: Distributed among partners in their old profit-sharing ratio
Solution : Answer = Distributed among partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.
In this situation amount of workmen's compensation reserve is transferred to the partner's capital account in their old profit-sharing ratio being in the nature of free reserve. Hence, the correct option is 3.
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