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Atharv and Anmol were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was as follows:

Balance Sheet of Atharv and Anmol as at 31st March, 2024

LiabilitiesAmount (₹)AssetsAmount (₹)
Capitals: Fixed Assets14,00,000
    Atharv8,00,000Stock4,90,000
    Anmol4,00,000Debtors5,60,000
General Reserve3,50,000Cash10,000
Creditors9,10,000  
Total24,60,000Total24,60,000
Surya was admitted for \(\frac{2}{7}\) share in profits. Terms:
New ratio: Atharv, Anmol, Surya = 4 : 1 : 2
Fixed Assets decreased 10%
Stock sold ₹ 4,20,000
Surya brings ₹ 3,00,000 capital, ₹ 2,00,000 goodwill
Capital adjusted to Surya's capital Prepare Revaluation A/c and Capital A/cs.

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Adjust old partners’ capitals to match incoming partner’s share. Calculate revaluation gains/losses carefully.
Updated On: Feb 21, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Revaluation A/c:
Loss on Revaluation: ₹ 1,49,000 (due to decrease in fixed assets and undervalued stock)
Capital A/cs:
Revaluation loss shared based on the old ratio, and capital balances are adjusted to reflect Surya's new capital.
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