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State ‘True’ or ‘False’:

If the goodwill account raised up, goodwill account is debited.

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  • False

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Solution

This statement is true.

Explanation: 

In accounting, Goodwill is an asset. According to the rules of debit and credit, an increase in an asset account is recorded as a debit. Therefore, when goodwill is “raised” or recognized in the books, the Goodwill account is debited Accounting Coach. 
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Chapter 3: Reconstitution of Partnership (Admission of Partner) - Exercise 4 [Page 108]

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Micheal Vaz Book Keeping and Accountancy [English] 12 Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Reconstitution of Partnership (Admission of Partner)
Exercise 4 | Q 8 | Page 108

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