Comprehension Passage
Following is the Balance Sheet of Ashwani and Bharat on March 31, 2017:
Balance Sheet Ashwani and Bharat as on March 31, 2017
| Liabilities | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Creditors | 76,000 |
| Mrs. Ashwani's loan | 10,000 |
| Mrs. Bharat loan | 20,000 |
| Investment fluctuation reserve | 2,000 |
| General Reserve | 20,000 |
| Capitals: | |
| Ashwani | 20,000 |
| Bharat | 40,000 |
| Total | 1,68,000 |
| Assets | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Cash at bank | 17,000 |
| Stock | 10,000 |
| Investments | 20,000 |
| Debtors | 40,000 |
| Less: Provision for doubtful debts | 4,000 |
| Buildings | 36,000 |
| Goodwill | 70,000 |
| Total | 1,68,000 |
The firm was dissolved on that date. The following was agreed transactions took place:
(i) Ashwani promised to pay Mrs. Ashwani's loan and took away stock for Rs. 8,000.
(ii) Bharat took away half of the investment at 10% less. Debtors realised for Rs. 38,000. Creditor's were paid at less of Rs. 38,300. Buildings realised for Rs. 1,30,000. Goodwill Rs. 12,000 and the remaining investment were sold at Rs. 9,000. An old typewriter not recorded in the books was taken over by Bharat for Rs. 600. Realisation amounted to Rs. 2,000.
In the dissolution of the firm, the value of goodwill realised was Rs. 12,000. Which of the following is the most appropriate accounting treatment for goodwill during dissolution?
1
It is written off to the capital accounts based on profit-sharing ratio
2
It is transferred to the partners' loan accounts
3
It is realised and divided equally between the partners
4
It is retained by the firm for future use