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What is meant by the revaluation of assets and liabilities?
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When a partner is admitted into the partnership the assets and liabilities are revealed as the current value may differ from the book value. Determination of current values of assets and liabilities is called revaluation of assets and liabilities.
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Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2017
| Liabilities | Amount (₹) | Assets | Amount (₹) |
| Sundry Creditors | 10,000 | Cash at bank | 12,000 |
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- He shall have to bring in ₹ 20,000 as his Capital for 1/4 share in future profits.
- For the purpose of Paresh’s admission, it was agreed that the assets would be revalued as follows.
A) Land and Building is to be valued at ₹ 60,000
B) Plant and Machinery to be valued at ₹ 16,000
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| Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2017 | |||||
| Liabilities | Amt. (₹) | Amt. (₹) | Assets | Amt. (₹) | Amt. (₹) |
| Creditors | 60,000 | Furniture | 60,000 | ||
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capitals: |
|
Building |
72,000 |
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Sahil |
80,000 |
|
Debtors | 40,000 | |
|
Nikhil |
1,00,000 |
1,80,000 |
Closing Stock | 48,000 | |
| Cash in Hand | 20,000 | ||||
| 2,40,000 | 2,40,000 | ||||
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1. Varad was to pay 1,00,000 for his share of capital.
2. He was also to pay 40,000 as his share of goodwill.
3. The new profit sharing ratio was 3:2:3
4. Old partners decided to revalue the assets as follows:
Building 1,00,000, Furniture- 48,000, Debtors - 38,000 (in view of likely bad debts)
5. It was found that there was a liability for 3,000 for goods in March 2017 but recorded on 2nd April 2017.
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