Goodwill brought in by a new partner in cash is distributed among old partners in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Goodwill brought in by a new partner in cash is distributed among old partners in:
A. Equal ratio
B. Sacrificing ratio
C. Old profit-sharing ratio
D. New profit-sharing ratio
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The premium for goodwill brought by incoming partner is distributed to old partners in their sacrificing ratio.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
A 'Contra Entry' in the cash book involves:
A. Cash and bank columns only
B. Bank and discount columns
C. Only bank column
D. Cash and discount columns

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Contra entries affect both cash and bank columns (e.g., cash deposited, cash withdrawn).

Question #2
Goods given away as charity should be credited to:
A. Charity Account
B. Cash Account
C. Purchases Account
D. Sales Account

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Donating goods reduces the stock of purchased goods. Thus, the Purchases account is credited at cost price.

Question #3
In financial management, the 'Cost of Capital' is:
A. The depreciation cost
B. The total cost of setting up a business
C. The minimum return required by investors
D. The interest paid on loans

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The cost of capital is the minimum rate of return that a company must earn on its investments to satisfy its investors and creditors.