Hidden goodwill at the time of admission of a partner is calculated by comparing: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Hidden goodwill at the time of admission of a partner is calculated by comparing:
A. Average profits of last 5 years
B. Super profit and normal rate of return
C. Assets and outside liabilities
D. Total capital based on new partner's share and actual total capital of all partners
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hidden goodwill is the excess of the firm's inferred total capital (based on the new partner's contribution and share) over the actual combined capital balances.

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Question #1
A company's earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) is ₹2,00,000. It has 12% debentures of ₹5,00,000. The interest coverage ratio is:
A. 3.33 times
B. 2 times
C. 1.67 times
D. 4 times

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Interest = 12% of 5,00,000 = 60,000. Interest coverage ratio = EBIT / Interest = 2,00,000 / 60,000 = 3.33 times.

Question #2
Under the Companies Act 2013, the 'Independent Directors' must hold a special training as per Section 149. Who is exempted from this training requirement?
A. A qualified Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary
B. A person who has been a director for more than 10 years
C. No one is exempted
D. A person who has already undergone the training or is a whole-time director in a listed company

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Companies Act exempts individuals who have already undergone the prescribed independent director training, or those who are already serving as whole-time directors in listed companies, from the mandatory training requirement.

Question #3
In a partnership, 'Profit and Loss Appropriation Account' is a part of:
A. Double entry system, prepared after P&L Account
B. Profit and Loss Account
C. Trading Account
D. Balance Sheet

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
It is prepared after determining net profit to show its distribution among partners.