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A-LevelAccountingPreparation of financial statements9706/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q151 Mark

X and Y are in partnership. They admit Z as a new partner. The profit sharing ratio will be 2:1:1 respectively. Goodwill is valued at $100000. Goodwill is not to be retained in the books of account. Other assets are revalued at $40000 in excess of their net book value. Z introduces $250000 cash and office equipment valued at $30000. What is Z's capital account balance after his admission?

A$255000
B$265000
C$305000
D$315000

✓ Correct answer

A: $255000

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Preparation of financial statements, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Accounting, Feb/Mar 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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