Partnership Accounts

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Question 81Question

Halima and Segun are partners in a retail enterprise sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:23:2. They admit Tunde into the partnership with a 15\frac{1}{5} share of future profits. Tunde pays 50,000\text{₦}50,000 as capital contribution and 20,000\text{₦}20,000 as premium for goodwill. What amount of the goodwill premium should be credited to Segun's capital account?

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Answer: 8,000\text{₦}8,000

Answer

The amount of goodwill premium to be credited to Segun's capital account is 8,000\text{₦}8,000.
When a new partner pays a premium for goodwill upon admission, the premium is shared among the old partners in their sacrificing ratio. Because no separate sacrificing agreement is given, the existing profit-sharing ratio (3:23:2) serves as the sacrificing ratio. Segun's proportion is 25\frac{2}{5}, which equates to 25×20,000=8,000\frac{2}{5} \times \text{₦}20,000 = \text{₦}8,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the sacrificing ratio of the existing partners.
Since no specific new ratio or sacrifice proportion is stated, Halima and Segun sacrifice in their existing profit-sharing ratio of 3:23:2.
When a new partner is admitted without specifying a change in the relative ratio between existing partners, they sacrifice in their old profit-sharing ratio.
2
Calculate Segun's share of the goodwill premium.
Segun's share = 23+2×20,000=25×20,000=8,000\frac{2}{3+2} \times \text{₦}20,000 = \frac{2}{5} \times \text{₦}20,000 = \text{₦}8,000.
Goodwill premium brought in by an incoming partner is credited to existing partners' capital accounts in their sacrificing ratio.

Key Concept

Accounting treatment of goodwill premium brought by an incoming partner upon admission
Question 82Question

Match each transaction occurring during the dissolution of a partnership firm to its correct double-entry ledger accounting treatment.

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Items

Payment of dissolution expenses by a partner personally on behalf of the partnership
Takeover of a firm's office equipment by a partner at an agreed valuation
Transfer of the book value of inventory to close the asset account upon dissolution
Discount received from trade creditors upon final settlement during realization

Matches

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Answer

The correct pairings match each dissolution event to its respective double-entry rule: paying realization expenses via a partner debits Realization Account and credits Partner's Capital Account; taking over an asset debits Partner's Capital Account and credits Realization Account; transferring inventory to close it debits Realization Account and credits Inventory Account; and recording discount received debits Creditors Account and credits Realization Account.
Each matching pair accurately reflects standard double-entry principles on partnership dissolution. Asset closing entries debit Realization and credit the asset account. Asset takeovers by partners debit the Partner's Capital Account and credit Realization. Realization expenses paid by a partner debit Realization and credit the Partner's Capital Account. Discounts received on settling creditors debit Creditors Account and credit Realization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the closing of asset accounts at book value
Assets are closed by transferring their book values to the debit side of the Realization Account. Thus, inventory requires a debit to Realization Account and a credit to Inventory Account.
This establishes the total book value of assets being realized.
2
Analyze asset takeover by a partner
The agreed value of an asset taken over by a partner is treated as a realization proceeds. The partner's capital account is debited to reduce their equity claim, and Realization Account is credited.
The partner absorbs the asset in lieu of receiving cash settlement.
3
Analyze realization expenses borne by the firm but paid by a partner
Realization expenses are costs of winding up (debit Realization Account). Since the partner paid from personal funds, the firm credits the Partner's Capital Account to reimburse them.
This records the expense while recognizing the firm's liability to the partner.
4
Analyze discounts gained when settling liabilities
A discount allowed by creditors reduces the cash needed to discharge the debt. The full book value of creditors is debited, cash paid is credited, and the discount benefit is credited to Realization Account.
Gains on discharging liabilities increase realization profit.

Key Concept

Accounting entries for partnership dissolution and realization account
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 83Question

Ade, Bala, and Chukwu are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 4:3:14:3:1 respectively. Bala decides to retire from the partnership. At the date of his retirement, his Capital Account has a credit balance of 250,000\text{₦}250,000, while his Current Account has a debit balance of 20,000\text{₦}20,000. The firm's goodwill is valued at 160,000\text{₦}160,000, and the revaluation of assets and liabilities yields a net profit of 40,000\text{₦}40,000. What is the total amount payable to Bala upon his retirement?

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Answer: 305000

Answer

The total amount payable to Bala upon his retirement is ₦305,000.
The amount due to a retiring partner is computed by taking their capital credit balance (₦250,000), deducting any current account debit balance (₦20,000), and adding their share of goodwill (3/8 of ₦160,000 = ₦60,000) and share of revaluation profit (3/8 of ₦40,000 = ₦15,000). Thus, 250,000 - 20,000 + 60,000 + 15,000 = ₦305,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the retiring partner's profit-sharing ratio
Bala's ratio is 3 out of total parts (4 + 3 + 1 = 8), which equals 3/8.
Adjustments for goodwill and revaluation must be shared among partners according to their existing profit-sharing ratio.
2
Calculate Bala's share of Goodwill
3/8 × ₦160,000 = ₦60,000
The retiring partner is entitled to their proportional share of the firm's total goodwill.
3
Calculate Bala's share of Revaluation Profit
3/8 × ₦40,000 = ₦15,000
Net gains arising from the revaluation of assets and liabilities are credited to all partners in their profit-sharing ratio.
4
Sum all credits and subtract debits to find the final settlement figure
₦250,000 (Capital Cr) - ₦20,000 (Current Dr) + ₦60,000 (Goodwill share) + ₦15,000 (Revaluation share) = ₦305,000
A credit balance on capital increases settlement value, a debit balance on current account reduces it, and shares of goodwill and revaluation profit are added.

Key Concept

Partnership Capital Account Settlement on Retirement

Alternative Method

Prepare Bala's Capital/Settlement Account by posting credits (Capital: ₦250,000, Goodwill: ₦60,000, Revaluation Profit: ₦15,000) on the credit side and debiting Current Account (₦20,000) on the debit side; the balancing figure on the debit side represents the amount transferred to Bala's Loan/Executor/Cash Settlement Account (₦305,000).
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 84Question

Tunde and Chidi decided to dissolve their partnership firm. At the date of dissolution, total assets with a book value of 120,000₦120,000 were transferred to the Realization Account. These assets were realized for 135,000₦135,000, and dissolution expenses amounting to 4,000₦4,000 were paid. What is the profit on realization in Naira ()?

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Answer: 11000

Answer

The profit on realization is 11,000₦11,000.
The Realization Account is debited with the book value of assets (120,000₦120,000) and dissolution expenses (4,000₦4,000), giving a total debit balance of 124,000₦124,000. It is credited with the asset sale proceeds of 135,000₦135,000. The excess credit of 11,000₦11,000 represents the net profit on realization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total debit items in the Realization Account
120,000 (book value of assets)+4,000 (expenses)=124,000₦120,000 \text{ (book value of assets)} + ₦4,000 \text{ (expenses)} = ₦124,000
When dissolving a partnership, assets transferred and expenses paid are debited to the Realization Account.
2
Determine total credit items in the Realization Account
135,000 (cash realized)₦135,000 \text{ (cash realized)}
Amounts received from the realization of assets are credited to the Realization Account.
3
Calculate net realization profit
135,000124,000=11,000₦135,000 - ₦124,000 = ₦11,000
An excess of total credits over total debits in the Realization Account represents a profit on realization.

Key Concept

Calculation of Net Profit on Realization upon Partnership Dissolution
Question 85Question

Adebayo and Okon are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2. On the dissolution of their partnership, the book value of non-cash assets transferred to the Realization Account was 180,000₦180,000, while trade creditors stood at 40,000₦40,000. The assets realized 195,000₦195,000, and dissolution expenses of 5,000₦5,000 were paid. Creditors were settled at a 5%5\% discount. What is Adebayo's share of the profit on realization in Naira ()?

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Answer: 7200

Answer

Adebayo's share of the profit on realization is ₦7,200.
Total credit entries in the Realization Account comprise transferred liabilities (₦40,000) and asset proceeds (₦195,000), giving ₦235,000. Total debit entries comprise transferred asset book values (₦180,000), realization expenses (₦5,000), and cash paid to creditors (₦38,000 after 5% discount), giving ₦223,000. The excess credit of ₦12,000 represents total realization profit. Adebayo's 3/5 share equals ₦7,200.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the amount paid to discharge trade creditors
₦40,000 - (5% of ₦40,000) = ₦38,000
Creditors accepted a 5% discount on settlement, reducing cash paid.
2
Sum up all debit entries in the Realization Account
₦180,000 (Assets) + ₦5,000 (Expenses) + ₦38,000 (Creditors paid) = ₦223,000
Realization account is debited with book values of assets transferred, expenses paid, and payments to liabilities.
3
Sum up all credit entries in the Realization Account
₦40,000 (Creditors book value) + ₦195,000 (Asset proceeds) = ₦235,000
Realization account is credited with liabilities transferred and proceeds from asset sales.
4
Calculate total profit on realization
₦235,000 - ₦223,000 = ₦12,000
An excess of total credits over total debits represents profit on realization.
5
Calculate Adebayo's share of realization profit
(3 / 5) × ₦12,000 = ₦7,200
Profit is shared according to the profit-sharing ratio of 3:2.

Key Concept

Calculation of Net Realization Profit and Allocation to Partners upon Partnership Dissolution
Question 86Question

In accounting for the dissolution of a partnership firm, various transactions must be recorded in the appropriate ledger accounts. Match each dissolution transaction on the left with its correct double-entry accounting treatment on the right.

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Items

Transferring the book value of non-cash assets to close their respective ledger accounts
Payment of dissolution expenses directly by a partner using personal funds
Settlement of an advance or loan given by a partner to the firm
Discount allowed by trade creditors upon final settlement during realization

Matches

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Answer

1. Transfer of non-cash assets matches with debiting Realization Account and crediting Asset Accounts. 2. Realization expenses paid by a partner matches with debiting Realization Account and crediting Partner's Capital Account. 3. Settlement of partner's loan matches with debiting Partner's Loan Account and crediting Cash/Bank Account. 4. Discount received from creditors matches with debiting Creditors Account and crediting Realization Account.
Each transaction is matched strictly according to double-entry principles on partnership dissolution: transferring asset book values requires debiting Realization and crediting asset accounts; personal payment of realization costs by a partner requires debiting Realization and crediting the partner's capital account; discharging a partner's loan requires debiting the partner's loan account and crediting cash/bank; and receiving discount from creditors requires debiting creditors and crediting Realization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the entry for closing non-cash assets at dissolution.
Debit Realization Account and Credit respective Asset Accounts.
All non-cash assets are transferred to the debit side of the Realization Account at carrying values to close their ledger accounts.
2
Determine the entry when a partner pays dissolution expenses from personal funds.
Debit Realization Account and Credit Partner's Capital Account.
The realization cost is a firm expense (debited to Realization) and increases the capital balance owed to the partner who settled it.
3
Determine the entry for settling a partner's loan.
Debit Partner's Loan Account and Credit Cash or Bank Account.
Partner loans are settled after external liabilities without passing through the Realization Account.
4
Identify the entry for discounts received from trade creditors.
Debit Creditors Account and Credit Realization Account.
Paying less than book value reduces trade liabilities and produces a realization gain, credited to the Realization Account.

Key Concept

Double-entry rules for partnership dissolution and realization accounts
Question 87Question

Efe, Funke, and Garba are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:2:13:2:1 respectively. On December 31, 2025, Garba dies. At the date of death, the accounting records reveal the following balances:

- Garba's Capital Account (credit): 120,000\text{₦}120,000
- Garba's Current Account (credit): 15,000\text{₦}15,000
- Total firm Goodwill valuation: 90,000\text{₦}90,000
- Total net profit on asset revaluation: 30,000\text{₦}30,000
- Accrued interest on capital due to Garba: 6,000\text{₦}6,000
- Garba's total drawings to date of death: 10,000\text{₦}10,000

What is the net amount (in \text{₦}) payable to Garba's executor account?

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Answer: 151000

Answer

The net amount payable to Garba's executor account is ₦151,000.
The deceased partner's executor account is credited with the partner's capital balance (₦120,000), current account credit balance (₦15,000), share of goodwill (1/6 of ₦90,000 = ₦15,000), share of revaluation profit (1/6 of ₦30,000 = ₦5,000), and interest on capital (₦6,000), giving a total gross entitlement of ₦161,000. Deducting the drawings of ₦10,000 results in a net final payable amount of ₦151,000.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine Garba's profit-sharing fraction
Garba's share = 1 / (3 + 2 + 1) = 1/6
Garba's profit-sharing ratio is 1 part out of 6 total parts.
2
Calculate Garba's share of firm goodwill and revaluation profit
Goodwill share = 1/6 × ₦90,000 = ₦15,000; Revaluation profit share = 1/6 × ₦30,000 = ₦5,000
Goodwill and revaluation profit belong to all partners according to their profit-sharing ratios.
3
Calculate total credit entitlements due to Garba
Total Credits = ₦120,000 + ₦15,000 + ₦15,000 + ₦5,000 + ₦6,000 = ₦161,000
Capital balance, current account credit balance, goodwill share, revaluation profit share, and interest on capital increase the deceased partner's account balance.
4
Deduct drawings to find the final net executor settlement
Net Settlement = ₦161,000 - ₦10,000 = ₦151,000
Drawings reduce the amount payable to the deceased partner's legal representatives.

Key Concept

Deceased Partner Capital Account Settlement
Question 88Question

Match each partnership dissolution transaction on the left to its corresponding double-entry accounting treatment on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Dissolution expenses paid by a partner from personal funds
Transfer of realization loss to partners
Final settlement of a partner's loan account by cash payment
Cash proceeds received from the sale of an unrecorded asset

Matches

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Answer

The correct pairings are: Dissolution expenses paid by a partner matches Debit Realization Account and Credit Partner's Capital Account; Transfer of realization loss matches Debit Partners' Capital Accounts and Credit Realization Account; Final settlement of a partner's loan matches Debit Partner's Loan Account and Credit Cash/Bank Account; Cash proceeds from unrecorded asset matches Debit Cash/Bank Account and Credit Realization Account.
Each transaction during dissolution follows specific double-entry rules: expenses paid personally by a partner increase capital liability (Credit Capital, Debit Realization); realization loss reduces partner equity (Debit Capital, Credit Realization); loan discharge reduces cash and loan liability (Debit Loan, Credit Cash); and unrecorded asset proceeds increase cash and realization credits (Debit Cash, Credit Realization).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the treatment of dissolution expenses borne by a partner.
Realization Account is debited and Partner's Capital Account is credited.
The firm recognizes the dissolution cost in the Realization Account and credits the partner for making the payment.
2
Determine the transfer of realization loss.
Partners' Capital Accounts are debited and Realization Account is credited.
Realization losses reduce the partners' capital balances in their agreed profit-sharing ratio.
3
Determine the settlement entry for a partner's loan.
Partner's Loan Account is debited and Cash/Bank Account is credited.
Partner loans are liabilities settled prior to final capital distribution and do not pass through the Realization Account.
4
Analyze cash received from selling an unrecorded asset.
Cash/Bank Account is debited and Realization Account is credited.
All cash realizations from assets (recorded or unrecorded) are credited to the Realization Account.

Key Concept

Double-entry accounting treatment during partnership dissolution
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