Ngozi and Musa with a capital of #30,000 each decide to admit Mary into the partnership business with a capital of #20,000 and goodwill #15,000.If the profits and losses are to be shared equally, the journal entries to record goodwill are
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mary's capital contributed will be 15000 + 20000 = 35000 and will reflect a credit balance because money has gone out of Mary's purse
Goodwill will have a debit balance and moved to the balance sheetÂ
Mary's capital contributed will be 15000 + 20000 = 35000 and will reflect a credit balance because money has gone out of Mary's purse
Goodwill will have a debit balance and moved to the balance sheetÂ