Calculate the Goodwill of a Firm on the Basis of three Years’ Purchase of the Weighted Average Profit of the Last Four Years. The Appropriate Weights to Be Used and Profits

Calculate the goodwill of a firm on the basis of three years’ purchase of the weighted average profit of the last four years. The appropriate weights to be used and profits are:

Year2015-162016-172017-182018-19
Profits (₹)1,01,0001,24,0001,00,0001,40,000
Weights1234
On a scrutiny of the accounts, the following matters are revealed:
(i) On 1st December, 2017, a major repair was made in respect of the plant incurring ₹ 30,000 which was charged to revenue. The said sum is agreed to be capitalised for goodwill calculation subject to adjustment of depreciation of 10% p.a. on Reducing Balance Method.
(ii) The closing stock for the year 2016-17 was overvalued by ₹ 12,000.
(iii) To cover management cost, an annual charge of ₹ 24,000 should be made for the purpose of goodwill valuation.
(iv) On 1st April, 2016, a machine having a book value of ₹ 10,000 was sold for ₹ 11,000 but the proceeds were wrongly credited to Profit and Loss Account. No effect has been given to rectify the same. Depreciation is charged on machine @ 10% p.a. on reducing balance method.



Particulars2015-162016-172017-182018-19
Profits1,01,0001,24,0001,00,0001,40,000
Repair Capitalised  +30,000 
Depreciation  (1,000)(2,900)
Overvaluation of Closing Stock (12,000)12,000 
Management Cost(24,000)(24,000)(24,000)(24,000)
Sale Proceeds
Wrong Depreciation
 (10,000)
900

810
Adjusted Profits77,00078,0001,17,9001,13,910
Weights1234
Product77,0001,56,00003,53,7004,55,640




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