Question

X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. On 1st April, 2019, they admit Z as a partner for 1/4th share in the profits. Z contributed following assets towards his capital and for his share of goodwill:
Stock ₹ 60,000; Debtors ₹ 80,000; Land ₹ 1,00,000, Plant and Machinery ₹ 40,000.
On the date of admission of Z, the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹ 6,00,000.
Pass necessary Journal entries in the books of the firm on Z's admission.

Answer 1

Journal
Date	Particulars		L.F.	Debit Amount (₹)	Credit Amount (₹)
2019
April 1	Stock A/c	Dr.		60,000
	Debtors A/c	Dr.		80,000
	Land A/c	Dr.		1,00,000
	Plant and Machinery A/c	Dr.		40,000
	To Z’s Capital A/c				1,30,000
	To Premium for Goodwill A/c				1,50,000
	(Z brought assets for his share of goodwill and Capital)
April 1	Premium for Goodwill A/c	Dr.		1,50,000
	To X’s Capital A/c				90,000
	To Y’s Capital A/c				60,000
	(Z’s share of Goodwill distributed between X and Y in sacrificing ratio)

Working Notes:
WN1 
Z's share of Goodwill = 6,00,000 x `1/4` = Rs. 1,50,000

WN 2
X will get = 1,50,000 x `3/5` = Rs. 90,000

Y will get = 1,50,000 x `2/5` = Rs. 60,000.