When a partner brings capital at the time of admission, it is credited to:

Question

Moksh and Pran were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1 : 2. Their capitals were ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. They admitted Tushar as a new partner on 1st April, 2024 for 1/4th share in future profits. Tushar brought ₹ 4,00,000 as his share of capital. The goodwill of the firm on Tushar’s admission will be :

Answer 1

Partner capital contributions are always credited to their respective Capital Accounts, thereby increasing their equity and constituting a portion of the firm's obligation to that partner.

Liabilities	Amount (₹)	Assets	Amount (₹)
Capital: Aryan	3,20,000	Machinery	3,90,000
Capital: Adya	2,40,000	Furniture	80,000
Workmen’s Compensation Reserve	20,000	Debtors	90,000
Bank Loan	60,000	Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts	(1,000)
Creditors	48,000	Net Debtors	89,000
		Stock	77,000
		Cash	32,000
		Profit and Loss A/c	20,000
Total	₹6,88,000	Total	₹6,88,000

When a partner brings capital at the time of admission, it is credited to:

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