X and Y are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2019 was as follows:

LiabilitiesAmount (Rs.)AssetsAmount (Rs.)
Outstanding Rent13,000Cash10,000
Creditors20,000Sundry Debtors – 80,000
Workmen Compensation Reserve5,600Less : Provision for Doubtful Debts – (4,000)76,000
Capital A/c : Stock20,000
X – 50,000Profit and Loss A/c  4,000
Y – 60,0001,10,000Machinery38,600
 1,48,600 1,48,600

On 1st April, 2019, they admitted Z as a partner for 1/6th share on the following terms:
(i) Z brings in Rs. 40,000 as his share of Capital but he is unable to bring any amount for Goodwill.
(ii) Claim on account of Workmen Compensation is Rs. 3,000.
(iii) To write off Bad Debts amounted to Rs. 6,000.
(iv) Creditors are to be paid Rs. 2,000 more.
(v) There being a claim against the firm for damages, liabilities to the extent of Rs. 2,000 should be created.
(vi) Outstanding rent be brought down to Rs. 11,200.
(vii) Goodwill is valued at 112 years’ purchase of the average profits of last 3 years, less Rs. 12,000. Profits for the last 3 years amounted to Rs. 10,000; Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 30,000.
Pass Journal entries, prepare Partners’ Capital Accounts and opening Balance Sheet.

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