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Manoj and Rahul are equal partners in a business. Their Balance sheet as on 31 March, 2013 stood as under:

Manoj and Rahul are equal partners in a business. Their Balance sheet as on 31 March, 2013 stood as under:

Balance Sheet as on 31 March, 2013

They decided to admit Amit on 1 April, 2013 on the following terms:

1) The Machinery and Building be depreciated by 10%

2) Reserve for doubtful debts to be increased to Rs 5,000.

3) Bills receivable are taken over by Manoj at a discount of 5%.

4) The amount of creditors paid at a discount of 10%.

5) The Capital Accounts of all the partners be adjusted in current account of partners.

6) Amit should bring Rs 80,000 as capital for his 1/4 in future profits and goodwill account be opened in the books of the firm at Rs 40,000.

Prepare Profit and Loss Adjustments A/c, Partner’s Capital A/c and Balance sheet of the firm.

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