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Reconstitution of Partnership : Admission of a Partner

ICSE · Class 12 · Accountancy

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Overview

A partnership firm is built on an agreement among partners. Whenever there is a change in this agreement — such as admitting a new partner, retiring an existing one, or changing the profit-sharing ratio — the existing partnership comes to an end and a new one begins. This process is called Reconstit

Key Concepts

Any change in the existing partnership

Any change in the existing partnership agreement that ends the current firm and gives rise to a new one is called reconstitution. It occurs on: (1) Ad

Under Section 30 of the Indian

Under Section 30 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, a new partner can be admitted only with the consent of ALL existing partners. The new partner ac

The ratio in which ALL partners

The ratio in which ALL partners (old and new) share future profits after admission is the New Profit Sharing Ratio. It is calculated using the formula

The ratio in which old partners

The ratio in which old partners give up (sacrifice) a portion of their profit share in favour of the incoming partner is the Sacrificing Ratio. Formul

Goodwill compensates old partners for past

Goodwill compensates old partners for past efforts. As per AS-26, only purchased goodwill is recorded. Four key situations arise: (1) New partner pays

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and occasions of reconstitution of a partnership firm
  • Explain the legal provisions and effects of admitting a new partner
  • Calculate the New Profit Sharing Ratio under various situations
  • Calculate the Sacrificing Ratio of existing partners
  • Apply correct accounting treatment for goodwill including hidden goodwill

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