When a new partner brings his share of goodwill in cash, the amount is credited to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When a new partner brings his share of goodwill in cash, the amount is credited to:
A. Premium for Goodwill Account
B. New Partner's Capital Account
C. Cash Account
D. Revaluation Account
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The cash brought in for goodwill is initially credited to a temporary 'Premium for Goodwill A/c', which is then distributed to sacrificing partners.

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Question #1
A: Goodwill is an intangible asset. R: Goodwill has a physical existence. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
B. A is true but R is false
C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Goodwill is indeed an intangible asset. However, by definition, intangible assets lack physical substance. Therefore, goodwill does not have a physical existence. A is true, R is false.

Question #2
S1: Prudence concept requires recognizing anticipated losses but not anticipated profits. S2: Materiality concept allows ignoring trivial items. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Prudence ensures conservatism by providing for all foreseeable losses but not anticipating profits. Materiality allows accountants to bypass strict accounting rules for insignificant items. Both are correct.

Question #3
In partnership, the 'Gaining Ratio' is calculated during:
A. Retirement or death of a partner
B. Dissolution of the firm
C. Admission of a partner
D. Change in profit sharing ratio

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The gaining ratio is the ratio in which the continuing partners acquire the share of the retiring or deceased partner.