A, B and C share profits in the ratio 5:1:2. At the time of admission of a new partner, the firm’s Profit and Loss Account has a credit balance of ₹96,000 and the Advertisement Suspense Account has a debit balance of ₹40,000. After adjustment in the old partners’ accounts, what net amount will be credited to A’s account?

Correct answer: ₹35,000 credit

The ₹96,000 credit balance in the Profit and Loss Account is an accumulated profit and is distributed among the old partners in the ratio 5:1:2. The ₹40,000 debit balance in Advertisement Suspense represents an accumulated loss, so it is debited to the old partners in the same ratio. A’s net adjustment is ₹96,000 × 5/8 − ₹40,000 × 5/8 = ₹60,000 − ₹25,000 = ₹35,000 credit. ₹60,000 is only A’s share of the accumulated profit; the Advertisement Suspense debit must also be deducted. Exam tip: At admission, accumulated profits and losses are adjusted among the old partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.