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Which common mistake occurs in goodwill adjustment on the retirement of a partner?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Using the old ratio instead of the gaining ratio

A common error is to charge the retiring partner’s goodwill to the continuing partners in the old profit-sharing ratio. The correct basis is the gaining ratio, because it measures the additional share acquired by each continuing partner after retirement. The gaining ratio is generally calculated as the new ratio minus the old ratio. Therefore option A identifies the mistake. Writing the correct partner’s name is not an error. Goodwill is indeed an intangible asset in accounting, although its treatment may be adjusted through partners’ accounts. Crediting the retiring partner’s account is also normally correct because it recognizes the amount payable to that partner for his goodwill entitlement.

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Goodwill SettlementCommon MistakeGaining RatioRetirementReconstitution Retirement Or Death Of A PartnerAccountancyClass 12 Mcq

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