Partnership Accounts

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Question 61Question

Chidi and Musa operate a partnership business under a fixed capital account system. For the year ended 31st December 2025, the following ledger details relate to Musa:

Transaction DetailsAmount (₦)
Opening Current Account balance (1st January 2025)120,000 (Credit)
Share of profit for the year350,000
Interest on capital40,000
Partner's annual salary80,000
Cash drawings made during the year150,000
Interest on drawings10,000

What is the closing balance of Musa's Current Account as at 31st December 2025?

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Answer: ₦430,000 credit balance

Answer

Musa's Current Account has a closing credit balance of ₦430,000.
Under the fixed capital account method, the initial capital remains unchanged unless additional capital is introduced or permanent capital is withdrawn. All operational appropriations—including share of profit, interest on capital, and salary—are credited to the partner's Current Account, while drawings and interest on drawings are debited. Adding total credits (₦590,000) and subtracting total debits (₦160,000) results in a closing credit balance of ₦430,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total credit entries to Musa's Current Account.
₦120,000 (Opening Credit Balance) + ₦350,000 (Share of Profit) + ₦40,000 (Interest on Capital) + ₦80,000 (Salary) = ₦590,000 Credit.
Under a fixed capital system, all partner entitlements and profit allocations are credited to the partner's Current Account.
2
Calculate the total debit entries to Musa's Current Account.
₦150,000 (Drawings) + ₦10,000 (Interest on Drawings) = ₦160,000 Debit.
Drawings and charges imposed on the partner reduce their equity share and are debited to the Current Account.
3
Determine the net closing balance of the Current Account.
₦590,000 (Credit) - ₦160,000 (Debit) = ₦430,000 Credit balance.
The excess of total credits over total debits yields a credit closing balance.

Key Concept

Partnership Current Account Preparation under Fixed Capital System
Question 62Question

Tunde and Femi are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. During a partnership revaluation, the value of Premises increased by 30,000\text{₦}30,000, Plant and Machinery decreased by 8,000\text{₦}8,000, and a Provision for Doubtful Debts of 3,000\text{₦}3,000 was created. What is Tunde's share of the revaluation profit in naira?

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Answer: 9500

Answer

Tunde's share of the revaluation profit is 9,500 naira.
The revaluation of assets and liabilities yields a total gain of 30,000\text{₦}30,000 (from Premises) and total losses of 11,000\text{₦}11,000 (8,000\text{₦}8,000 from Plant and Machinery plus 3,000\text{₦}3,000 for Provision for Doubtful Debts). Subtracting losses from gains gives a net revaluation profit of 19,000\text{₦}19,000. Sharing this equally between Tunde and Femi gives Tunde a 9,500\text{₦}9,500 share.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total revaluation gains and losses
Total Gain = 30,000\text{₦}30,000; Total Loss = 8,000+3,000=11,000\text{₦}8,000 + \text{₦}3,000 = \text{₦}11,000.
An increase in an asset value is credited to the Revaluation Account as a gain, while decreases in assets and creation of provisions are debited as losses.
2
Calculate net profit on revaluation
Net Revaluation Profit = 30,00011,000=19,000\text{₦}30,000 - \text{₦}11,000 = \text{₦}19,000.
Net revaluation profit represents the excess of total revaluation gains over total revaluation losses.
3
Calculate Tunde's share of revaluation profit
Tunde's Share = 19,000×12=9,500\text{₦}19,000 \times \frac{1}{2} = \text{₦}9,500.
The net revaluation profit must be distributed between existing partners according to their agreed profit-sharing ratio (1:1).

Key Concept

Calculation and Apportionment of Revaluation Profit in Partnership Accounts
Question 63Question

Fatima, Usman, and Segun are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 5:3:25:3:2 respectively. On 31st December 2025, they agreed to revalue the firm's assets and liabilities upon a structural reorganization. The revaluation details are as follows:
- Building with a book value of 50,000\text{₦}50,000 is revalued upwards by 20%20\%.
- Furniture with a book value of 20,000\text{₦}20,000 is written down to 15,000\text{₦}15,000.
- Provision for doubtful debts, currently standing at 800\text{₦}800, is to be adjusted to 5%5\% of total trade debtors of 30,000\text{₦}30,000.
- An unrecorded accrued electricity bill of 1,300\text{₦}1,300 is to be recognized.
- Inventory valued at 18,000\text{₦}18,000 includes damaged items costed at 3,000\text{₦}3,000, which can now be sold for only 1,000\text{₦}1,000.

What is Segun's share of the net revaluation profit or loss?

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Answer: 200\text{₦}200 profit credited to Segun's capital account

Answer

200\text{₦}200 profit credited to Segun's capital account
The correct answer reflects a net revaluation profit of 1,000\text{₦}1,000 calculated by subtracting total revaluation losses of 9,000\text{₦}9,000 (Furniture 5,000\text{₦}5,000, Provision Increase 700\text{₦}700, Accrued Liability 1,300\text{₦}1,300, Inventory Write-down 2,000\text{₦}2,000) from the building appreciation gain of 10,000\text{₦}10,000. Segun's share under the 5:3:25:3:2 ratio is 210×1,000=200\frac{2}{10} \times \text{₦}1,000 = \text{₦}200, which is credited to Segun's capital account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate individual revaluation gain and loss amounts
Building Gain = 20%×50,000=10,00020\% \times \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}10,000.
Furniture Loss = 20,00015,000=5,000\text{₦}20,000 - \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}5,000.
Increase in Provision for Doubtful Debts = (5%×30,000)800=1,500800=700(5\% \times \text{₦}30,000) - \text{₦}800 = \text{₦}1,500 - \text{₦}800 = \text{₦}700.
Accrued Electricity Liability Loss = 1,300\text{₦}1,300.
Inventory Loss = 3,0001,000=2,000\text{₦}3,000 - \text{₦}1,000 = \text{₦}2,000.
Revaluation gains increase asset values or reduce liabilities, whereas revaluation losses decrease asset values or create/increase liabilities.
2
Compute total revaluation gains, total losses, and net revaluation profit or loss
Total Revaluation Gains = 10,000\text{₦}10,000.
Total Revaluation Losses = 5,000+700+1,300+2,000=9,000\text{₦}5,000 + \text{₦}700 + \text{₦}1,300 + \text{₦}2,000 = \text{₦}9,000.
Net Revaluation Profit = 10,0009,000=1,000\text{₦}10,000 - \text{₦}9,000 = \text{₦}1,000.
Net revaluation profit is determined by taking total credits (gains) minus total debits (losses) in the Revaluation Account.
3
Apportion net revaluation profit to Segun using the old ratio
Segun's share = 25+3+2×1,000=210×1,000=200\frac{2}{5+3+2} \times \text{₦}1,000 = \frac{2}{10} \times \text{₦}1,000 = \text{₦}200 profit.
Revaluation profit belongs to existing partners in their existing profit and loss sharing ratio and is credited to their respective capital accounts.

Key Concept

Revaluation of Assets and Liabilities in Partnership
Question 64Question

Match each partnership revaluation transaction on the left with its corresponding double-entry accounting rule on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

An increase in the Provision for Doubtful Debts upon revaluation
A reduction in Sundry Creditors liabilities upon revaluation
An appreciation in the value of Plant and Machinery
An unrecorded liability for accrued wages brought into the books

Matches

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Answer

1. Increase in Provision for Doubtful Debts → Debit Revaluation Account and Credit Provision for Doubtful Debts Account; 2. Reduction in Sundry Creditors → Credit Revaluation Account and Debit Sundry Creditors Account; 3. Appreciation in Plant and Machinery → Credit Revaluation Account and Debit Plant and Machinery Account; 4. Unrecorded Accrued Wages → Debit Revaluation Account and Credit Accrued Wages Account.
Each revaluation adjustment follows basic nominal account rules: gains (asset appreciation, liability reduction) are credited to the Revaluation Account, while losses (increased provisions, unrecorded liabilities) are debited to the Revaluation Account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the nature (gain or loss) of each revaluation item
Asset appreciations and liability reductions are gains. Asset depreciations, provision increases, and unrecorded liabilities are losses.
Revaluation gains increase capital while revaluation losses decrease capital.
2
Apply double-entry rules for revaluation gains
Debit the specific asset/liability account and Credit the Revaluation Account.
The Revaluation Account acts as a nominal account where all gains are credited.
3
Apply double-entry rules for revaluation losses
Debit the Revaluation Account and Credit the specific asset/liability account.
Nominal accounts are debited with all losses and expenses.

Key Concept

Double-entry rules for posting asset and liability revaluation adjustments to the Revaluation Account.
Question 65Question

The net profits of a partnership firm for the last three years were 70,000\text{₦}70,000, 80,000\text{₦}80,000, and 90,000\text{₦}90,000. If goodwill is to be valued at 22 years' purchase of the average annual profit of the past three years, what is the total value of the firm's goodwill in Naira?

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Answer: 160000

Answer

The total value of the firm's goodwill is 160,000\text{₦}160,000.
The average annual profit is calculated by taking the total profit of 240,000\text{₦}240,000 and dividing by 3 years, giving 80,000\text{₦}80,000. Multiplying this average annual profit by 2 years' purchase yields 160,000\text{₦}160,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate total profits for the three-year period
Total Profit = 70,000+80,000+90,000=240,000\text{₦}70,000 + \text{₦}80,000 + \text{₦}90,000 = \text{₦}240,000
Summing annual profits is the first step in determining average profit.
2
Calculate the average annual profit
Average Profit = 240,0003=80,000\frac{\text{₦}240,000}{3} = \text{₦}80,000
Dividing total profits by the number of years gives the mean annual profit.
3
Multiply average profit by the number of years' purchase
Goodwill = 80,000×2=160,000\text{₦}80,000 \times 2 = \text{₦}160,000
Goodwill is agreed to be valued at 2 years' purchase of the average annual profit.

Key Concept

Valuation of Goodwill using the Average Profit Method
Question 66Question

Obinna and Nneka are in a partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2. On 1st July 2025, they agreed to revalue their business assets and liabilities. Land and Buildings (book value 500,000\text{₦}500,000) was revalued at 650,000\text{₦}650,000, Plant and Machinery (book value 300,000\text{₦}300,000) was reduced to 240,000\text{₦}240,000, a provision for doubtful debts of 5%5\% was created on Debtors of 100,000\text{₦}100,000, and an unrecorded accrued expense of 15,000\text{₦}15,000 was recognized. What is Obinna's share of the revaluation profit in Naira (\text{₦})?

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Answer: 42000

Answer

Obinna's share of the revaluation profit is ₦42,000.
The total appreciation in asset value gives a revaluation gain of ₦150,000 (Land & Buildings). Total decreases and new liabilities create revaluation losses of ₦80,000 (Plant & Machinery ₦60,000 + Provision for Doubtful Debts ₦5,000 + Accrued Expense ₦15,000). The net revaluation profit is ₦70,000 (₦150,000 - ₦80,000). Allocating this profit according to the existing ratio of 3:2 gives Obinna 3/5 × ₦70,000 = ₦42,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total revaluation gains
Gain on Land and Buildings = ₦150,000
Land and Buildings increased from ₦500,000 to ₦650,000.
2
Determine total revaluation losses
Total revaluation losses = ₦80,000
Sum of asset reduction (₦60,000), new provision for doubtful debts (₦5,000), and accrued expense liability (₦15,000).
3
Calculate net profit on revaluation
Net profit = ₦70,000
Revaluation gains (₦150,000) exceed revaluation losses (₦80,000) by ₦70,000.
4
Apportion net profit to Obinna using his share of the profit ratio
Obinna's share = ₦42,000
Obinna receives 3/5 of the total revaluation profit (3/5 × ₦70,000).

Key Concept

Calculation and Division of Net Profit on Partnership Revaluation
Question 67Question

Zainab, Chinedu, and Dele are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 5:3:25:3:2 respectively. On 31st March 2026, they agreed to revalue the firm's assets and liabilities upon restructuring. The book values and revaluation terms are given below:

Asset / LiabilityBook Value (₦)Agreed Revaluation Term
Freehold Premises450,000Revalued at ₦620,000
Plant & Machinery300,000Reduced by 10% write-down
Motor Vehicles180,000Revalued downwards by 15%
Trade Debtors120,000Provision for doubtful debts created at 5%
Inventory95,000Revalued at ₦84,000
Accounts Payable & Accruals80,000Discount of ₦2,000 expected from creditors; unrecorded accrued expense of ₦14,000 discovered

What is the net amount, in Naira (₦), to be credited to Zainab's capital account as her share of the revaluation profit?

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Answer: 42000

Answer

The net amount to be credited to Zainab's capital account is ₦42,000.
Total revaluation gains equal ₦172,000 (Premises appreciation of ₦170,000 + Creditors discount of ₦2,000). Total revaluation losses equal ₦88,000 (Plant write-down ₦30,000 + Motor vehicles loss ₦27,000 + Doubtful debts provision ₦6,000 + Inventory reduction ₦11,000 + Unrecorded liability ₦14,000). The net profit on revaluation is ₦172,000 - ₦88,000 = ₦84,000. Allocating this to Zainab using her ratio fraction of 5/10 yields ₦42,000 credited to her capital account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Revaluation Gains
₦172,000
Revaluation gains arise from increase in asset values (Premises appreciation of ₦170,000) and decrease in liabilities (Creditors discount of ₦2,000).
2
Calculate Total Revaluation Losses
₦88,000
Revaluation losses arise from reductions in asset values (Plant ₦30,000, Vehicles ₦27,000, Inventory ₦11,000), creation of provisions (Doubtful debts ₦6,000), and increase in liabilities (Accrued expenses ₦14,000).
3
Compute Net Revaluation Profit
₦84,000
Subtracting total revaluation losses (₦88,000) from total revaluation gains (₦172,000) yields a net gain of ₦84,000.
4
Apportion Net Profit to Zainab's Capital Account
₦42,000
Revaluation profit must be shared among existing partners in their old profit-sharing ratio (5:3:2). Zainab's share is 5/10 of ₦84,000.

Key Concept

Partnership Revaluation Profit Distribution
Question 68Question

Tunde and Wole are partners in a business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2. They agree to admit Musa into the partnership for a 16\frac{1}{6} share of future profits. On Musa's admission, goodwill is valued at 60,000\text{₦}60,000. If goodwill is raised in the old profit-sharing ratio and immediately written off in the new profit-sharing ratio, what is the net adjustment to Tunde's capital account?

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Answer: Net credit of 6,000\text{₦}6,000

Answer

Net credit of 6,000\text{₦}6,000
When goodwill of 60,000\text{₦}60,000 is raised in the old ratio (3:23:2), Tunde's capital account is credited with 35×60,000=36,000\frac{3}{5} \times \text{₦}60,000 = \text{₦}36,000. When goodwill is written off in the new ratio (3:2:13:2:1), Tunde's capital account is debited with 36×60,000=30,000\frac{3}{6} \times \text{₦}60,000 = \text{₦}30,000. The net difference is a credit of 6,000\text{₦}6,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio among Tunde, Wole, and Musa
Musa's share = 16\frac{1}{6}. Remaining share = 116=561 - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{5}{6}. Tunde's new share = 35×56=36\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{3}{6}. Wole's new share = 25×56=26\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{2}{6}. New ratio = 3:2:13:2:1.
The new ratio is required to write off goodwill across all partners.
2
Calculate Tunde's credit share when raising goodwill in the old ratio (3:23:2)
Tunde's credit = 60,000×35=36,000\text{₦}60,000 \times \frac{3}{5} = \text{₦}36,000 Credit.
Goodwill raised belongs to existing partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.
3
Calculate Tunde's debit share when writing off goodwill in the new ratio (3:2:13:2:1)
Tunde's debit = 60,000×36=30,000\text{₦}60,000 \times \frac{3}{6} = \text{₦}30,000 Debit.
When written off, goodwill is debited to all partners in the new profit-sharing ratio.
4
Determine the net adjustment for Tunde
Net position = 36,000 (Credit)30,000 (Debit)=6,000 Credit\text{₦}36,000 \text{ (Credit)} - \text{₦}30,000 \text{ (Debit)} = \text{₦}6,000 \text{ Credit}.
Comparing the credit and debit amounts yields the net change in Tunde's capital account.

Key Concept

Accounting treatment of goodwill upon admission of a partner by raising and writing off goodwill
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 69Question

Kemi, Lola, and Musa are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:2:13:2:1 respectively. Lola retires from the firm on December 31, 2025. On that date, Lola's capital account balance stands at 50,000\text{₦}50,000 (credit) and her current account balance is 4,000\text{₦}4,000 (credit). Revaluation of partnership assets yields a net profit of 18,000\text{₦}18,000, and the firm's goodwill is valued at 36,000\text{₦}36,000. During the accounting period, Lola made drawings amounting to 6,000\text{₦}6,000. What is the total final amount payable to Lola upon her retirement?

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Answer: ₦66,000

Answer

The total final amount payable to Lola upon her retirement is ₦66,000.
The total amount due to a retiring partner is determined by accumulating all credit adjustments (capital balance, current account credit balance, share of revaluation profit, and share of goodwill) and deducting any debit adjustments such as personal drawings. Adding the capital balance (₦50,000), current account balance (₦4,000), revaluation profit share (₦6,000), and goodwill share (₦12,000), then subtracting drawings (₦6,000) yields exactly ₦66,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Lola's profit-sharing fraction
Lola's share is 23+2+1=26=13\frac{2}{3 + 2 + 1} = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}
Profit sharing ratio is 3:2:1 for Kemi, Lola, and Musa respectively.
2
Determine Lola's share of revaluation profit and goodwill
Revaluation share = 13×18,000=6,000\frac{1}{3} \times \text{₦}18,000 = \text{₦}6,000; Goodwill share = 13×36,000=12,000\frac{1}{3} \times \text{₦}36,000 = \text{₦}12,000
Retiring partner is entitled to her proportion of revaluation gains and goodwill credited to her capital account.
3
Calculate total settlement amount
Total payable = 50,000 (Capital)+4,000 (Current Cr)+6,000 (Revaluation)+12,000 (Goodwill)6,000 (Drawings)=66,000\text{₦}50,000 \text{ (Capital)} + \text{₦}4,000 \text{ (Current Cr)} + \text{₦}6,000 \text{ (Revaluation)} + \text{₦}12,000 \text{ (Goodwill)} - \text{₦}6,000 \text{ (Drawings)} = \text{₦}66,000
Credit balances, profits, and goodwill entitlements increase the amount due, while drawings reduce the amount due.

Key Concept

Settlement of Retiring Partner's Capital Account
Question 70Question

Fill in the blanks with the correct accounting term and numerical figure regarding the retirement of a partner.

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In partnership accounting, upon the retirement of a partner, any net gain arising from the revaluation of assets and liabilities is distributed to all partners using their ratio. For example, if partner Tarik retires from a firm where he holds a 14\frac{1}{4} share, and the total revaluation gain is 60,000\text{₦}60,000 with his initial capital account balance standing at 140,000\text{₦}140,000, his updated capital balance prior to settling goodwill will be \text{₦}.
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Answer

The revaluation profit is distributed according to the old profit sharing ratio, and Tarik's updated capital balance is ₦155,000.
Upon the retirement of a partner, all existing assets and liabilities are revalued, and the resulting gain or loss is shared among all partners in their old profit-sharing ratio. Tarik's 1/4 share of the ₦60,000 revaluation gain equals ₦15,000. Adding this ₦15,000 gain to his existing capital account balance of ₦140,000 yields an updated capital balance of ₦155,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the ratio used for distributing revaluation profit upon retirement.
Revaluation gains or losses accumulated prior to retirement belong to existing partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.
The assets and liabilities were accumulated while all existing partners were active under the previous agreement.
2
Calculate Tarik's share of the revaluation gain.
\(\frac{1}{4} \times \text{₦}60,000 = \text{₦}15,000\)
Tarik owns a one-quarter share in the partnership.
3
Compute Tarik's updated capital balance by adding his revaluation share to his initial balance.
\(\text{₦}140,000 + \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}155,000\)
Revaluation gains increase the retiring partner's capital entitlement.

Key Concept

Accounting for Revaluation Gain on Partner Retirement
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 71Question

Peter and Paul are partners in a trading firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2. They admit Grace into the partnership, granting her a 15\frac{1}{5} share of the total profits. What is the new profit-sharing ratio of Peter, Paul, and Grace?

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Answer: 12:8:512 : 8 : 5

Answer

The new profit-sharing ratio of Peter, Paul, and Grace is 12:8:512 : 8 : 5.
When Grace is admitted with a 15\frac{1}{5} share, the total remaining profit available to Peter and Paul is 115=451 - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{4}{5}. Peter's new share is 35×45=1225\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{12}{25}, Paul's new share is 25×45=825\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{8}{25}, and Grace's share expressed with the same denominator is 525\frac{5}{25}. Combining these gives the new ratio of 12:8:512 : 8 : 5.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the remaining profit share after admitting Grace
Remaining share = 115=451 - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{4}{5}
Grace is given a 15\frac{1}{5} share of the total firm's profit.
2
Calculate Peter's new share of profit
Peter's share = 35×45=1225\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{12}{25}
Peter retains his relative proportion of 35\frac{3}{5} out of the remaining 45\frac{4}{5} share.
3
Calculate Paul's new share of profit
Paul's share = 25×45=825\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{4}{5} = \frac{8}{25}
Paul retains his relative proportion of 25\frac{2}{5} out of the remaining 45\frac{4}{5} share.
4
Express Grace's share with a common denominator of 25
Grace's share = 15=525\frac{1}{5} = \frac{5}{25}
A common denominator is required to establish the ratio.
5
Write the new profit-sharing ratio
Peter : Paul : Grace = 12:8:512 : 8 : 5
Comparing the numerators 1225:825:525\frac{12}{25} : \frac{8}{25} : \frac{5}{25} gives 12:8:512 : 8 : 5.

Key Concept

Calculation of New Profit Sharing Ratio on Admission of a New Partner
Question 72Question

Chidi, Ngozi, and Ibrahim are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2:2:12:2:1 respectively. Upon Chidi's retirement, the firm's assets and liabilities are revalued, resulting in a net revaluation profit of 15,000\text{₦}15,000. What amount in Naira (\text{₦}) will be credited to Chidi's capital account as his share of the revaluation profit?

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Answer: 6000

Answer

The amount credited to Chidi's capital account as his share of the revaluation profit is ₦6,000.
Upon a partner's retirement, any gain on the revaluation of assets and liabilities is credited to all existing partners in their old profit-sharing ratio (2:2:12:2:1). Chidi's share is calculated as 25×15,000=6,000\frac{2}{5} \times \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}6,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate total shares in the profit-sharing ratio
2 + 2 + 1 = 5 total shares
To determine the proportion of profits and losses assigned to each partner.
2
Calculate Chidi's share of the revaluation profit
(2 / 5) * ₦15,000 = ₦6,000
The retiring partner is entitled to their share of revaluation profit calculated using the old profit-sharing ratio prior to retirement.

Key Concept

Distribution of Revaluation Profit on Partner Retirement
Question 73Question

Zainab, Tariq, and Usman are in a partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 5:3:25:3:2 respectively. Tariq decides to retire from the firm on December 31, 2025. On this date, Tariq's Capital Account shows a credit balance of 120,000\text{₦}120,000, while his Current Account has a debit balance of 15,000\text{₦}15,000.

Additional adjustments agreed upon retirement are:
1. Land and Buildings (book value 200,000\text{₦}200,000) are revalued upward by 20%20\%.
2. Motor Vehicles (book value 80,000\text{₦}80,000) are revalued downward by 15%15\%.
3. Goodwill is valued at 60,000\text{₦}60,000, and Tariq's share is to be credited to his account without maintaining a Goodwill Account in the books.
4. The General Reserve standing at 50,000\text{₦}50,000 is to be shared among the partners in their profit-sharing ratio.

What is the net total amount payable to Tariq upon his retirement?

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Answer: 146,400\text{₦}146,400

Answer

The net total amount payable to Tariq upon his retirement is 146,400\text{₦}146,400.
The net amount payable to the retiring partner is computed by taking the opening capital balance (Credit 120,000\text{₦}120,000), adding his share of revaluation profit (8,400\text{₦}8,400), goodwill (18,000\text{₦}18,000), and general reserve (15,000\text{₦}15,000), and deducting his debit current account balance (15,000\text{₦}15,000), yielding 146,400\text{₦}146,400.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate net profit on revaluation of assets
Appreciation on Land & Buildings = 20%×200,000=+40,00020\% \times \text{₦}200,000 = +\text{₦}40,000.
Depreciation on Motor Vehicles = 15%×80,000=12,00015\% \times \text{₦}80,000 = -\text{₦}12,000.
Net Revaluation Profit = 40,00012,000=28,000\text{₦}40,000 - \text{₦}12,000 = \text{₦}28,000.
Revaluation gain or loss must consider all asset value changes before determining the net profit to distribute.
2
Determine Tariq's share of Revaluation Profit, Goodwill, and General Reserve
Profit sharing ratio = 5:3:25:3:2 (Tariq's share = 310\frac{3}{10}).
- Tariq's share of Revaluation Profit = 310×28,000=8,400\frac{3}{10} \times \text{₦}28,000 = \text{₦}8,400.
- Tariq's share of Goodwill = 310×60,000=18,000\frac{3}{10} \times \text{₦}60,000 = \text{₦}18,000.
- Tariq's share of General Reserve = 310×50,000=15,000\frac{3}{10} \times \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}15,000.
Accumulated reserves, unrecorded goodwill share, and revaluation profits belong to partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.
3
Compute total credits due to Tariq
Capital Account Balance (Credit) = 120,000\text{₦}120,000.
Total Credits = 120,000+8,400+18,000+15,000=161,400\text{₦}120,000 + \text{₦}8,400 + \text{₦}18,000 + \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}161,400.
Summing all credit balances and entitlement shares gives the gross claim.
4
Deduct Current Account Debit Balance to determine net settlement figure
Net Settlement = 161,40015,000=146,400\text{₦}161,400 - \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}146,400.
A debit balance in a partner's current account represents indebtedness to the firm and must be deducted from the total capital entitlement.

Key Concept

Partnership Retirement Settlement
Question 74Question

Ibrahim and Kemi are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2. On 1st January 2026, they agreed to revalue their firm's assets and liabilities as follows:

- Building (book value 500,000\text{₦}500,000) revalued to 620,000\text{₦}620,000
- Furniture (book value 150,000\text{₦}150,000) revalued to 120,000\text{₦}120,000
- Provision for doubtful debts of 5%5\% created on trade debtors of 100,000\text{₦}100,000
- An unrecorded accrued electricity bill of 15,000\text{₦}15,000 recognized

What is the amount credited to Ibrahim's capital account as his share of the revaluation profit?

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Answer: 42,000\text{₦}42,000

Answer

42,000\text{₦}42,000 is credited to Ibrahim's capital account as his share of revaluation profit.
Revaluation gain from Building appreciation is 120,000\text{₦}120,000. Revaluation losses comprise Furniture depreciation (30,000\text{₦}30,000), Provision for Doubtful Debts (5,000\text{₦}5,000), and unrecorded electricity liability (15,000\text{₦}15,000), totaling 50,000\text{₦}50,000. Subtracting total losses from total gain yields a net revaluation profit of 70,000\text{₦}70,000. Ibrahim's 3/53/5 share of this net profit equals 42,000\text{₦}42,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate gains and losses on revaluation
Gain on Building = 620,000500,000=120,000\text{₦}620,000 - \text{₦}500,000 = \text{₦}120,000. Loss on Furniture = 150,000120,000=30,000\text{₦}150,000 - \text{₦}120,000 = \text{₦}30,000. Provision for Doubtful Debts = 5%×100,000=5,0005\% \times \text{₦}100,000 = \text{₦}5,000. Unrecorded Liability = 15,000\text{₦}15,000.
Increases in assets are gains (credited), while decreases in assets and increases in liabilities are losses (debited) in the Revaluation Account.
2
Determine the net revaluation profit
Total Revaluation Gain = 120,000\text{₦}120,000. Total Revaluation Loss = 30,000+5,000+15,000=50,000\text{₦}30,000 + \text{₦}5,000 + \text{₦}15,000 = \text{₦}50,000. Net Revaluation Profit = 120,00050,000=70,000\text{₦}120,000 - \text{₦}50,000 = \text{₦}70,000.
Net revaluation profit equals total credits minus total debits in the Revaluation Account.
3
Allocate net revaluation profit to Ibrahim using the old profit-sharing ratio
Ibrahim's share = 33+2×70,000=35×70,000=42,000\frac{3}{3+2} \times \text{₦}70,000 = \frac{3}{5} \times \text{₦}70,000 = \text{₦}42,000.
Revaluation profit or loss belongs to existing partners in their agreed profit-sharing ratio.

Key Concept

Revaluation Account Profit Allocation
Question 75Question

Tayo, Segun, and Femi are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 5:3:25:3:2 respectively. Femi decides to retire from the partnership. On the date of his retirement, a revaluation of the partnership assets resulted in a net profit of 25,000\text{₦}25,000. What is Femi's share of the revaluation profit?

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Answer: 5,000\text{₦}5,000

Answer

Femi's share of the revaluation profit is 5,000\text{₦}5,000.
When a partner retires, any profit arising from the revaluation of assets and liabilities must be shared among all existing partners in their old profit-sharing ratio (5:3:25:3:2). The total parts equal 1010 (5+3+25 + 3 + 2). Femi's share is 22 parts out of 1010. Calculating 210×25,000\frac{2}{10} \times \text{₦}25,000 gives 5,000\text{₦}5,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the total profit-sharing ratio parts
Total ratio parts = 5+3+2=105 + 3 + 2 = 10
The sum of all partners' ratio components gives the total denominator for apportionment.
2
Identify the retiring partner's ratio fraction
Femi's fraction = 210\frac{2}{10}
Femi's share corresponds to the last part of the 5:3:25:3:2 ratio.
3
Calculate Femi's share of the revaluation profit
Femi's share = 210×25,000=5,000\frac{2}{10} \times \text{₦}25,000 = \text{₦}5,000
Multiplying the total revaluation profit by Femi's profit-sharing fraction yields his credited share.

Key Concept

Distribution of Asset Revaluation Profit upon Partner Retirement
Question 76Question

Match each transaction occurring during the dissolution of a partnership to its correct accounting entry in the ledger.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Transfer of book values of assets to Realization Account
Receipt of cash from the sale/realization of assets
Payment of dissolution expenses in cash
Distribution of profit on realization to partners

Matches

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Answer

Transfer of asset book values matches Debit Realization Account, Credit Sundry Asset Accounts; Receipt of cash from realized assets matches Debit Cash/Bank Account, Credit Realization Account; Payment of dissolution expenses matches Debit Realization Account, Credit Cash/Bank Account; Distribution of realization profit matches Debit Realization Account, Credit Partners' Capital Accounts.
Each transaction follows standard double-entry principles for partnership dissolution: transferring asset book values closes asset accounts via debit to Realization and credit to Assets; cash proceeds from asset sales increase cash (debit Cash/Bank) and credit Realization; paying realization costs decreases cash (credit Cash/Bank) and debits Realization; and sharing realization profit increases partner capital balances (credit Partners' Capital) by debiting the balance of the Realization Account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the double-entry rule for closing assets upon dissolution
Assets are closed by crediting the specific asset accounts and debiting the Realization Account with their book value.
This transfers asset values to a temporary realization account to compute net gain or loss upon winding up.
2
Determine the entries for asset proceeds and dissolution expenses
Cash inflows debit Cash/Bank and credit Realization. Cash outflows for dissolution costs credit Cash/Bank and debit Realization.
Realization account acts as a summary profit/loss account specifically for the winding up process.
3
Determine the entry to close a profit on realization
The excess of credits over debits in Realization is cleared by debiting Realization Account and crediting Partners' Capital Accounts.
Profits belong to the partners and increase their final capital balances.

Key Concept

Ledger entries for partnership dissolution and realization account preparation
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 77Question

Segun, Tari, and Danladi are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 5:3:25:3:2 respectively. Danladi dies on March 31, 2025. At the date of his death, Danladi's capital account balance was 120,000\text{₦}120,000 (credit) and his current account balance was ��15,000\text{��}15,000 (credit). The firm's goodwill was valued at 100,000\text{₦}100,000, and the revaluation of assets yielded a net profit of 30,000\text{₦}30,000. Danladi's share of profit up to the date of death was calculated as 12,000\text{₦}12,000, and his drawings during the period were 8,000\text{₦}8,000. What is the total net amount due to Danladi's estate?

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Answer: 165000

Answer

The total net amount due to Danladi's estate is 165,000\text{₦}165,000.
The net amount payable to the deceased partner's estate is obtained by taking the capital account balance (120,000\text{₦}120,000) plus current account balance (15,000\text{₦}15,000), adding his share of goodwill (20% of ₦100,000=20,00020\% \text{ of } \text{₦}100,000 = \text{₦}20,000), his share of revaluation profit (20% of ₦30,000=6,00020\% \text{ of } \text{₦}30,000 = \text{₦}6,000), and his accrued profit to date (12,000\text{₦}12,000), then subtracting his drawings (8,000\text{₦}8,000), giving 165,000\text{₦}165,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the deceased partner's share of profits
Danladi's share = 25+3+2=210\frac{2}{5+3+2} = \frac{2}{10} or 20%20\%
Profit sharing ratio is given as 5:3:25:3:2 among Segun, Tari, and Danladi.
2
Calculate Danladi's share of goodwill and revaluation profit
Goodwill share = 20%×100,000=20,00020\% \times \text{₦}100,000 = \text{₦}20,000; Revaluation share = 20%×30,000=6,00020\% \times \text{₦}30,000 = \text{₦}6,000
The retiring/deceased partner is entitled to their proportion of accumulated goodwill and asset revaluation gains.
3
Consolidate all credits and debits to determine net executor account balance
Net balance = 120,000+15,000+20,000+6,000+12,0008,000=165,000\text{₦}120,000 + \text{₦}15,000 + \text{₦}20,000 + \text{₦}6,000 + \text{₦}12,000 - \text{₦}8,000 = \text{₦}165,000
Capital, current account credit, goodwill, revaluation profit, and profit to date increase the claim of the deceased partner's estate, while drawings decrease it.

Key Concept

Settlement of Deceased Partner's Capital Account
Question 78Question

Victor and Raymond are partners in a business sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2. They admit Kenneth as a new partner, and the new profit-sharing ratio among Victor, Raymond, and Kenneth is agreed at 5:3:25:3:2. Kenneth pays 24,000\text{₦}24,000 in cash as premium for goodwill. What amount of the goodwill premium (in Naira) should be credited to Victor's capital account?

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Answer: 12000

Answer

The amount of goodwill premium credited to Victor's capital account is ₦12,000.
Goodwill premium paid by a newly admitted partner is credited to existing partners in their sacrificing ratio. Victor's sacrifice is 3/5 - 5/10 = 1/10, and Raymond's sacrifice is 2/5 - 3/10 = 1/10. Since both partners sacrificed equally (1:1 ratio), Victor receives half of the ₦24,000 premium, which equals ₦12,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the old shares of existing partners with a common denominator
Victor's old share = 3/5 = 6/10; Raymond's old share = 2/5 = 4/10
Aligning denominators makes sacrifice calculation straightforward.
2
Calculate individual partner sacrifice
Victor's sacrifice = 6/10 - 5/10 = 1/10; Raymond's sacrifice = 4/10 - 3/10 = 1/10
Sacrifice is the difference between old profit share and new profit share.
3
Determine sacrificing ratio
Sacrificing ratio = 1 : 1
Goodwill brought in by an incoming partner compensates existing partners in proportion to their sacrifice.
4
Compute Victor's share of goodwill premium
Victor's share = 1/2 × ₦24,000 = ₦12,000
Victor is entitled to half of the premium paid based on the 1:1 sacrificing ratio.

Key Concept

Allocation of Goodwill Premium upon Admission of a Partner
Question 79Question

Complete the sentence below by providing the correct accounting title used upon the death of a partner.

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Upon the death of a partner, the net total amount due to the deceased partner is transferred from their capital account to the account.
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Answer

Executor's account (or Executor's Loan account)
When a partner dies, all final adjustments (revaluation profit/loss, share of goodwill, accrued profits, drawings) are credited or debited to the deceased partner's capital account. The resulting balance represents the total debt owed by the firm to the deceased partner's estate, which is closed by transferring it to the Executor's account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal representative account used to settle claims of a deceased partner.
The balance on the deceased partner's capital account represents a legal claim payable to their estate.
A deceased person cannot remain an active partner in the firm, so the account is closed by transferring the final balance to an Executor's account.

Key Concept

Accounting settlement upon the death of a partner
Estimated Time:45s
Question 80Question

Ade and Ngozi are partners in an engineering firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2. Their capital account balances prior to the admission of a new partner, Emeka, are 120,000\text{₦}120,000 and 80,000\text{₦}80,000 respectively. Upon Emeka's admission, the partnership assets are revalued, yielding a net revaluation profit of 30,000\text{₦}30,000. What is the adjusted capital balance of Ade in Naira after crediting his share of the revaluation profit?

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Answer: 138000

Answer

Ade's adjusted capital balance after crediting the revaluation profit is 138,000 Naira.
When a new partner is admitted, any gain resulting from the revaluation of existing assets and liabilities belongs strictly to the existing partners and must be shared in their old profit and loss sharing ratio (3:23:2). Ade's fraction of the profit is 35×30,000=18,000\frac{3}{5} \times \text{₦}30,000 = \text{₦}18,000. Adding this profit to Ade's initial capital balance of 120,000\text{₦}120,000 yields an adjusted balance of 138,000\text{₦}138,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate the total parts in the old profit-sharing ratio
3 + 2 = 5 parts
Revaluation gains and losses occurring prior to the admission of a new partner belong entirely to existing partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.
2
Calculate Ade's share of the net revaluation profit
(3 / 5) * 30,000 = 18,000 Naira
Ade receives 3 out of the 5 total ratio parts of the 30,000 Naira revaluation profit.
3
Calculate Ade's new capital account balance
120,000 + 18,000 = 138,000 Naira
A revaluation profit increases the existing partner's capital balance and is credited to their capital account.

Key Concept

Allocation of Revaluation Gain on Admission of a Partner
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