{"id":4177,"date":"2026-06-11T12:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/?p=4177"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:51:31","slug":"ncert-accountancy-retirement-and-death-of-partner-solutions-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/ncert-accountancy-retirement-and-death-of-partner-solutions-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"NCERT Accountancy Retirement and Death of Partner Solutions Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mymoc-top mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-372557124\"><div id=\"mymoc-1176476225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ehRB6n\" aria-label=\"printers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers.png 1303w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-1024x250.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-768x187.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" width=\"1303\" height=\"318\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Introduction<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retirement or death of a partner leads to the reconstitution of a partnership firm. The remaining partners continue the business with a new profit-sharing arrangement. Important accounting adjustments include goodwill, revaluation of assets and liabilities, reserves, and settlement of the retiring\/deceased partner&rsquo;s claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Information Box<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chapter<\/td><td>Reconstitution of Partnership Firm &ndash; Retirement\/Death of a Partner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject<\/td><td>Accountancy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Topics<\/td><td>New Ratio, Gaining Ratio, Goodwill, Retirement, Death<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Difficulty Level<\/td><td>Medium to Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Importance<\/td><td>Very High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concepts Used (Topics Covered)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retirement of a Partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Profit Sharing Ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaining Ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goodwill Adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sacrificing Ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital Account Adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journal Entries on Retirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Formulas<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Gaining Share<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mtext>Gaining&nbsp;Share<\/mtext><mo>=<\/mo><mtext>New&nbsp;Share<\/mtext><mo>&minus;<\/mo><mtext>Old&nbsp;Share<\/mtext><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\text{Gaining Share} = \\text{New Share} &ndash; \\text{Old Share}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Gaining Ratio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mtext>Gaining&nbsp;Ratio<\/mtext><mo>=<\/mo><mtext>Gain&nbsp;of&nbsp;Partner&nbsp;A<\/mtext><mo>:<\/mo><mtext>Gain&nbsp;of&nbsp;Partner&nbsp;B<\/mtext><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\text{Gaining Ratio} = \\text{Gain of Partner A} : \\text{Gain of Partner B}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Retiring Partner&rsquo;s Share of Goodwill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mtext>Retiring&nbsp;Partner&rsquo;s&nbsp;Share<\/mtext><mo>=<\/mo><mtext>Goodwill&nbsp;of&nbsp;Firm<\/mtext><mo>&times;<\/mo><mtext>Old&nbsp;Share<\/mtext><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\text{Retiring Partner&rsquo;s Share} = \\text{Goodwill of Firm} \\times \\text{Old Share}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustration 7<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaya, Kirti, Ekta and Shweta are partners sharing profits in the ratio 2:1:2:1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaya retires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/relations-and-functions-exercise-1-1-solutions-class-12\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Relations and Functions Exercise 1.1 Solutions Class 12<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goodwill of the firm = Rs. 36,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kirti, Ekta and Shweta decide to share future profits equally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pass journal entry for goodwill adjustment without opening Goodwill Account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Calculate Jaya&rsquo;s Share of Goodwill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share of Jaya:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{2}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>62&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goodwill Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mn>36000<\/mn><mo>&times;<\/mo><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">36000 \\times \\frac{2}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>36000&times;62&#8203; <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mo>=<\/mo><mn>12000<\/mn><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">= 12000<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>=12000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaya is entitled to Rs. 12,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Calculate Gaining Ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kirti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/relations-and-functions-exercise-1-2-solutions-class-12\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Relations and Functions Exercise 1.2 Solutions Class 12<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>61&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>3<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{3}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>31&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>3<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>&minus;<\/mo><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>=<\/mo><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{3}-\\frac{1}{6} = \\frac{1}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>31&#8203;&minus;61&#8203;=61&#8203;<\/p><div class=\"mymoc-middle mymoc-entity-placement\" id=\"mymoc-1213479829\"><div id=\"mymoc-1176476225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ehRB6n\" aria-label=\"printers\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers.png 1303w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-1024x250.png 1024w, https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/printers-768x187.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1303px) 100vw, 1303px\" width=\"1303\" height=\"318\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ekta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{2}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>62&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>3<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>=<\/mo><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{3} = \\frac{2}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>31&#8203;=62&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain = 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shweta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mymockmate.com\/notes\/miscellaneous-exercise-solutions-class-12-relations-functions\/\" class=\"template-2\"><span class=\"cta\">Related Topic to Read more<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Miscellaneous Exercise Solutions Class 12 Relations Functions<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>61&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>3<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{3}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>31&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>61&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gaining Ratio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>:<\/mo><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>6<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{1}{6}:\\frac{1}{6}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>61&#8203;:61&#8203; <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mn>1<\/mn><mo>:<\/mo><mn>1<\/mn><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">1:1<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>1:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Journal Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Debit (Rs.)<\/th><th>Credit (Rs.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kirti&rsquo;s Capital A\/c Dr.<\/td><td>6,000<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shweta&rsquo;s Capital A\/c Dr.<\/td><td>6,000<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To Jaya&rsquo;s Capital A\/c<\/td><td><\/td><td>12,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being Jaya&rsquo;s share of goodwill adjusted in gaining ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaya&rsquo;s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 12,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaining Ratio = 1 : 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Journal Entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kirti Capital A\/c Dr. Rs. 6,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shweta Capital A\/c Dr. Rs. 6,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To Jaya Capital A\/c Rs. 12,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Illustration 8<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deepa, Neeru and Shilpa share profits in the ratio 5:3:2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neeru retires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New ratio between Deepa and Shilpa = 2:3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goodwill = Rs. 1,20,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pass necessary journal entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Calculate Neeru&rsquo;s Goodwill Share<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share of Neeru:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>3<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{3}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>103&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goodwill Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mn>120000<\/mn><mo>&times;<\/mo><mfrac><mn>3<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">120000 \\times \\frac{3}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>120000&times;103&#8203; <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mo>=<\/mo><mn>36000<\/mn><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">= 36000<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>=36000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Calculate Gain\/Sacrifice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deepa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>5<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{5}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>105&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>5<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>=<\/mo><mfrac><mn>4<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{2}{5} = \\frac{4}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>52&#8203;=104&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sacrifice:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>5<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>&minus;<\/mo><mfrac><mn>4<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>=<\/mo><mfrac><mn>1<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{5}{10}-\\frac{4}{10} = \\frac{1}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>105&#8203;&minus;104&#8203;=101&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shilpa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{2}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>102&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Share:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>3<\/mn><mn>5<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>=<\/mo><mfrac><mn>6<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{3}{5} = \\frac{6}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>53&#8203;=106&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gain:<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\" display=\"block\"><semantics><mrow><mfrac><mn>6<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>&minus;<\/mo><mfrac><mn>2<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><mo>=<\/mo><mfrac><mn>4<\/mn><mn>10<\/mn><\/mfrac><\/mrow><annotation encoding=\"application\/x-tex\">\\frac{6}{10}-\\frac{2}{10} = \\frac{4}{10}<\/annotation><\/semantics><\/math>106&#8203;&minus;102&#8203;=104&#8203;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net Effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shilpa compensates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neeru for retirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deepa for sacrifice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Journal Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Debit (Rs.)<\/th><th>Credit (Rs.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Shilpa&rsquo;s Capital A\/c Dr.<\/td><td>48,000<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To Neeru&rsquo;s Capital A\/c<\/td><td><\/td><td>36,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>To Deepa&rsquo;s Capital A\/c<\/td><td><\/td><td>12,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neeru&rsquo;s Share of Goodwill = Rs. 36,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Journal Entry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shilpa Capital A\/c Dr. Rs. 48,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To Neeru Capital A\/c Rs. 36,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To Deepa Capital A\/c Rs. 12,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gaining Ratio incorrectly calculated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using New Ratio instead of Gaining Ratio for goodwill adjustment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting compensation for sacrifice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrong calculation of retiring partner&rsquo;s goodwill share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing sacrifice and gain concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always calculate old and new shares first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find gain or sacrifice separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goodwill adjustment is generally done in gaining ratio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show all working notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention narration in journal entries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice MCQs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retiring partner&rsquo;s goodwill is adjusted through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Cash Account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. Capital Accounts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. Drawings Account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D. Reserve Account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gaining Ratio is calculated as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Old Share &minus; New Share<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. New Share &minus; Old Share<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. Capital &minus; Drawings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D. Profit &minus; Loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partner who gains more profit share should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Receive compensation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B. Pay compensation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C. Close firm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D. None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Answer: B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ Section<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. What is Gaining Ratio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the ratio in which continuing partners acquire the retiring partner&rsquo;s share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Why is goodwill adjusted?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the retiring partner deserves compensation for the firm&rsquo;s reputation and earning capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Is Goodwill Account always opened?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Generally adjustment is made directly through capital accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. 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