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Accounting for Partnership — Basics

  • In absence of a deed, profits are shared equally and no salary or commission is allowed.
  • Interest on capital is allowed only out of profits, at 6% p.a. if the deed is silent on rate.
  • Fixed capital method uses two accounts: Capital and Current.
  • Guarantee of profit deficiency is borne by the guaranteeing partners in agreed ratio.

Goodwill — Valuation

  • Goodwill = value of reputation that brings super profits.
  • Average profit method: Goodwill = average profit × number of years’ purchase.
  • Super profit = actual average profit − normal profit.
  • Capitalisation method: Goodwill = capitalised value of business − net assets.

Admission of a Partner

  • New partner brings capital and premium for goodwill for his share.
  • Sacrificing ratio = old ratio − new ratio.
  • Revaluation profit or loss goes to OLD partners in OLD ratio.
  • Premium for goodwill is shared by sacrificing partners in sacrificing ratio.

Retirement & Death of a Partner

  • Gaining ratio = new ratio − old ratio.
  • Retiring partner’s share of goodwill is debited to gaining partners.
  • Deceased partner’s profit till death is estimated via time or turnover basis.
  • Amount due to retiring partner is a loan until fully paid.

Company Accounts — Shares

  • Minimum application money is 5% of nominal value (SEBI: 25% of issue price).
  • Securities premium can be used only for purposes in Sec 52 of Companies Act.
  • Forfeited shares can be reissued at a discount up to the amount forfeited.
  • Pro-rata allotment adjusts excess application money towards allotment.

Ratio Analysis

  • Current ratio = current assets / current liabilities; ideal 2:1.
  • Quick ratio excludes inventory and prepaid expenses; ideal 1:1.
  • Debt-equity ratio = long-term debts / shareholders’ funds; ideal 2:1.
  • Inventory turnover = cost of revenue from operations / average inventory.

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