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Why is a new partner admitted?
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Solution
A new partner is admitted to the existing partnership firm to increase the capital resources of the firm and to secure advantages of a new entrant’s skill and business connections, i.e. goodwill.
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| Balance Sheet as at 31st March,2021 | |||||
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| 12,00,000 | 12,00,000 | ||||
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