At the time of admission of a new partner, A, B and C share profits in the old ratio of 2:3:5. The general reserve is ₹1,50,000 and preliminary expenses are ₹30,000. What net amount will be credited to C’s capital or current account?

Correct answer: Credit ₹60,000

General reserve is an accumulated profit, so it is credited to the partners’ capital or current accounts in the old profit-sharing ratio. Preliminary expenses are a fictitious asset and must be written off; therefore, they are deducted. Net amount = ₹1,50,000 − ₹30,000 = ₹1,20,000. C’s share = 5/10 × ₹1,20,000 = ₹60,000, so ₹60,000 will be credited to C’s account. ₹1,20,000 is the total net amount, not C’s individual share. Exam tip: Add accumulated-profit credits, deduct related debit balances, and distribute the resulting amount in the old ratio.