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Why should a new partner contribute towards goodwill on his admission? - Accounts

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Why should a new partner contribute towards goodwill on his admission?

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When a new partner joins a partnership, they receive a share of the profits from the existing partners. To account for this, the new partner compensates the old partners for the share of profits that they have to give up. This compensation is known as goodwill.

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Chapter 3: Admission of a Partner - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [Page 3.147]

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D. K. Goel Accountancy Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 3 Admission of a Partner
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS | Q 2. | Page 3.147
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