P purchased business from Q on 30th June, 2019. Profit earned by Q for the preceding years ending on 31 st December every year were: 2016- ₹41,000, 2017-₹40,000 and 2018- ₹42,000. It was ascertained that profits of 2017
CS Executive · Corporate and Management Accounting · PYQS · December 2020
P purchased business from Q on 30th June, 2019. Profit earned by Q for the preceding years ending on 31 st December every year were: 2016- ₹41,000, 2017-₹40,000 and 2018- ₹42,000. It was ascertained that profits of 2017 included a non-recurring item of ₹1,500 and profit of 2018 was reduced by ₹2,000 due to an extraordinary loss on account of theft. The annual premium was ₹200 per annum. P at the time of purchasing the business, was employed with Sufitel Associates and was getting ₹500 p.m. He intends to replace the manager who at the present is getting ₹350 p.m. The goodwill is calculated at 2 years purchase of the average profits. Calculate the goodwill of the business:
Answer & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option (B)
Official answer key: (B).
Topics: Corporate Accounting
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