Retirement and death adjustments are a rewarded area of CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Part A, and most board papers carry a 6-mark numerical from this topic. These NCERT Solutions for Chapter 3, Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm: Retirement / Death of a Partner, show every Revaluation Account, gaining-ratio working, goodwill entry, and Executor's Account the 2026-27 syllabus expects, in the column order CBSE markers look for. This page hosts the free PDF along with topic-wise extracts.

  • CBSE Weightage: 8 to 10 marks in Part A
  • Question Mix: 5 Short Answer + 4 Long Answer + 14 Numerical

The PDF carries solutions to all Short Answer, Long Answer, and Numerical questions of Chapter 3, with each Revaluation Account, Partners' Capital Account, Balance Sheet, and Executor's Account drawn in board-style T-format and working notes ahead of every ledger.

Reviewed by practising Chartered Accountants, mapped to the 2026-27 NCERT Accountancy reprint, and checked against the last five CBSE board papers.

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Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm - Retirement and Death NCERT Solutions - Class 12 Accountancy

Why Retirement and Death of a Partner Carries Such High Board Weightage

A retirement or death event triggers several adjustments at once, and CBSE tests them as one integrated numerical. The steps every board solution must follow are listed below.

  1. New profit-sharing ratio for continuing partners (given, agreed, or assumed equal).
  2. Gaining ratio = New share minus Old share, computed for each continuing partner.
  3. Goodwill adjustment: continuing partners debited in gaining ratio, retiring or deceased partner credited with his share of firm's goodwill (AS-26 keeps Goodwill A/c off the books).
  4. Revaluation Account + distribution of reserves, accumulated profits, and P&L (Dr.) balance in old ratio only.
  5. Settlement: lump sum, transfer to retiring partner's Loan A/c, or instalments with interest. For death, the balance moves to the Executor's Account.
Concept anchor: Revaluation profit/loss and reserves are always shared in the OLD ratio. Goodwill is the only item adjusted via gaining ratio. Mixing the two is the most penalised slip on this chapter.

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How Collegedunia's NCERT Solutions Help with Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3

  • Every numerical follows the same step sequence shown above, so you learn the order CBSE markers expect.
  • Gaining ratio appears on its own working line, with the subtraction shown, so new-ratio confusion never occurs.
  • For death-of-partner sums, the Executor's Account is drawn step by step, with each instalment, interest, and balance carried forward.
  • Both share-of-profit methods (time basis and sales basis) are shown with separate solved problems so you can spot which one the deed demands.
  • Common-mistake call-outs follow each solved problem, flagging slips that cost the most marks in past board papers.
Retirement of a Partner - Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3

NCERT Solutions Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3 Question-Type Breakdown

Chapter 3 in the NCERT Accountancy textbook is one integrated exercise. The table maps each cluster to the CBSE-tested sub-topics.

SectionQuestion CountSub-topic FocusDifficulty
Short Answer5Modes of retirement, adjustment items, sacrificing vs gaining ratio, goodwill entitlementEasy
Long Answer4Payment modes to retiring partner, amount to deceased partner, goodwill treatment, profit share on deathMedium
Numerical Q1 to Q44Goodwill via gaining ratio, write-off of old goodwill, asset revaluation, reserve distributionEasy to Medium
Numerical Q5 to Q95Full retirement sums, Capital Accounts, Balance Sheet, mid-year retirement with P&L SuspenseMedium
Numerical Q10 to Q145Death of partner, Executor's Account, interest, profit share, instalment paymentHard

The 6-mark board questions mostly come from Q10 to Q14: death-of-partner problems with Executor's Account and instalment computation. Q5 to Q9 usually map to the 4-mark mid-year retirement question.

Important Topics in Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3 Retirement / Death of a Partner

TopicWhy It Matters for the Board Exam
Gaining ratio (New − Old)Needed in every goodwill adjustment; misuse of new ratio is a routine 1-mark cut.
Revaluation AccountAppears in nearly every numerical; profit or loss split in old ratio.
Goodwill by gaining-ratio entry (no asset raised)AS-26 compliant; tested every year.
Share of profit till date of deathTime basis or sales basis based on deed wording; 2 to 3 marks.
Executor's Account & instalment paymentThe most-asked 6-mark question; tests interest computation and ledger discipline together.
Capital adjustment of continuing partnersThrough current accounts or cash brought in / withdrawn; tested inside Balance Sheet questions.

Solved Problem Walkthrough: Death of a Partner with Executor's Account

The most-asked problem here is a death-of-partner sum with instalment settlement. Below is the working sequence, using simple round figures.

Scenario: A, B and C share profits 3:2:1. C dies on 30 September 2025. As per deed, C gets share of profit on time basis (last year's profit Rs.1,80,000), interest on capital at 10% p.a., his share of goodwill (firm goodwill Rs.1,20,000), and reserves. The balance is paid in two equal annual instalments with interest at 6% p.a.

  • Goodwill: C's share = 1,20,000 × 1/6 = Rs.20,000. A and B (gaining 3:2) debited in that ratio; C's Capital credited Rs.20,000.
  • Profit till date of death: 1,80,000 × 6/12 × 1/6 = Rs.15,000 credited to C's Capital via P&L Suspense.
  • Reserves and revaluation profit: shared in old ratio 3:2:1; C credited with 1/6.
  • Executor's Account: closing Capital balance moves here; instalment 1 + interest at 6% p.a. paid 30 September 2026, balance carried forward, instalment 2 + interest paid 30 September 2027.
Marker tip: Always show the interest computation on a separate line: Interest = Principal × Rate × Time. Skipping this single line is worth a half-mark deduction even when the final figure is correct.

Previous Year CBSE Board Trends for Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3

A five-year analysis of CBSE board papers shows a stable pattern on this chapter.

  • At least one 4-mark or 6-mark question is asked from Chapter 3 every year.
  • Death of partner + Executor's Account is the highest-frequency 6-mark theme.
  • Goodwill on retirement via gaining ratio appears almost every year as a 3-mark or 4-mark sub-part.
  • Combined sums spanning Chapter 2 (admission) and Chapter 3 (retirement) appeared in 2024 and 2023.
  • Theory on Section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act 1932 reappeared in 2025 as a 1-mark MCQ.

All NCERT Solutions for Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death of a Partner with Step-by-Step Working

Every NCERT textbook question for Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3 Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death of a Partner is listed below with its full Solution and Expert Solution inside collapsible tabs. Click Check Solution for the step-by-step working, or Expert Solution for the expanded version.

Short Answer Questions

Q 3.1

What are the different ways in which a partner can retire from the firm?

Q 3.2

Write the various matters that need adjustments at the time of retirement of a partner.

Q 3.3

Distinguish between sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio.

Q 3.4

Why does a firm revalue assets and reassess its liabilities on retirement or on the event of death of a partner?

Q 3.5

Why is a retiring/deceased partner entitled to a share of goodwill of the firm?

Long Answer Questions

Q 3.6

Explain the modes of payment to a retiring partner.

Q 3.7

How will you compute the amount payable to a deceased partner?

Q 3.8

Explain the treatment of goodwill at the time of retirement or on the event of death of a partner.

Q 3.9

Discuss the various methods of computing the share in profits in the event of death of a partner.

Numerical Questions

Q 3.10

Aparna, Manisha and Sonia are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Manisha retires and goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 1,80,000. Aparna and Sonia decided to share future profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Record necessary journal entries.

Q 3.11

Sangeeta, Saroj and Shanti are partners sharing profits in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Goodwill is appearing in the books at a value of Rs. 60,000. Sangeeta retires and goodwill is valued at Rs. 90,000. Saroj and Shanti decided to share future profits equally. Record necessary journal entries.

Q 3.12

Himanshu, Gagan and Naman are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. On March 31, 2019, Naman retires. The various assets and liabilities of the firm on the date were: Cash Rs. 10,000, Building Rs. 1,00,000, Plant and Machinery Rs. 40,000, Stock Rs. 20,000, Debtors Rs. 20,000 and Investments Rs. 30,000. On Naman's retirement: (i) Building appreciated by 20%, (ii) Plant & Machinery depreciated by 10%, (iii) 5% provision on debtors, (iv) Stock revalued at Rs. 18,000 and Investments at Rs. 35,000. Record journal entries and prepare the Revaluation A/c.

Q 3.13

Naresh, Raj Kumar and Bishwajeet are equal partners. Raj Kumar decides to retire. On the date of his retirement, the Balance Sheet showed: General Reserves Rs. 36,000 and Profit & Loss A/c (Dr.) Rs. 15,000. Record the necessary journal entries.

Q 3.14

Digvijay, Brijesh and Parakaram were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio 2 : 2 : 1. Their Balance Sheet on March 31, 2020 showed Creditors Rs. 49,000; Reserves Rs. 18,500; Capitals, Digvijay Rs. 82,000, Brijesh Rs. 60,000, Parakaram Rs. 75,500; Assets: Cash Rs. 8,000, Debtors Rs. 19,000, Stock Rs. 42,000, Buildings Rs. 2,07,000, Patents Rs. 9,000. Brijesh retired on March 31, 2020 on the terms: (i) Goodwill of the firm valued at Rs. 70,000 and not to appear in the books, (ii) Bad debts Rs. 2,000 written off, (iii) Patents considered valueless. Prepare Revaluation A/c, Capital Accounts and Balance Sheet after Brijesh's retirement.

Q 3.15

Radha, Sheela and Meena were sharing profits 3 : 2 : 1. Sheela retired on April 1, 2019. Terms: (a) Goodwill of the firm valued at Rs. 13,500; (b) Expenses owing brought down from Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 3,750; (c) Machinery and Loose Tools valued 10% less than book value; (d) Factory premises revalued at Rs. 24,300. Book values: Factory Rs. 22,500, Machinery Rs. 8,000, Loose Tools Rs. 4,000. Prepare Revaluation A/c, Capital A/cs and Balance Sheet. (NCERT answer: Revaluation profit Rs. 1,350; Radha Rs. 19,050; Meena Rs. 16,350; BS total Rs. 71,100.)

Q 3.16

Pankaj, Naresh and Saurabh are partners sharing profits 3 : 2 : 1. Naresh retired on September 30, 2017 with the firm's Balance Sheet showing General Reserve Rs. 12,000; Capitals, Pankaj Rs. 46,000, Naresh Rs. 30,000, Saurabh Rs. 20,000. Adjustments: Premises +20% on Rs. 80,000, Stock -10% on Rs. 9,000, Provision on debtors @ 5% on Rs. 6,000, Legal damages provision adjusted to Rs. 1,200 (from Rs. 6,000), Furniture revalued to Rs. 45,000 (from Rs. 41,000). Goodwill Rs. 42,000. Rs. 26,000 transferred to Naresh's Loan A/c; balance paid through bank. Naresh's share of profit on last year's basis (Rs. 60,000). New ratio Pankaj : Saurabh = 5 : 1. (NCERT answer: Revaluation profit Rs. 18,000; Pankaj Rs. 47,000; Saurabh Rs. 25,000; Naresh credit Rs. 54,000; BS total Rs. 1,54,800.)

Q 3.17

Puneet, Pankaj and Pammy are partners sharing profits 2:2:1. Their Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2019 showed Sundry Creditors Rs. 1,00,000; Capitals, Puneet Rs. 60,000, Pankaj Rs. 1,00,000, Pammy Rs. 40,000 (total Rs. 2,00,000); Reserve Rs. 50,000. Total Rs. 3,50,000 (Assets: Cash at Bank Rs. 20,000, Stock Rs. 30,000, Debtors Rs. 80,000, Investments Rs. 70,000, Furniture Rs. 35,000, Buildings Rs. 1,15,000). Pammy died on Sept 30, 2019. Deed provided: (i) share of profit till date of death on previous year's profit basis; (ii) goodwill = 3 years' purchase of average of last 4 years' profits (2015-16: Rs. 80,000; 2016-17: Rs. 50,000; 2017-18: Rs. 40,000; 2018-19: Rs. 30,000). Pammy's drawings up to death Rs. 10,000. Interest on capital @ 12% p.a. Rs. 15,400 paid to executors immediately; balance in 4 equal yearly instalments with 12% interest. Show Pammy's Capital A/c and Executor's A/c till settlement.

Q 3.18

Following is the Balance Sheet of Prateek, Rockey and Kushal as on March 31, 2020: Sundry Creditors Rs. 16,000; General Reserve Rs. 16,000; Capitals, Prateek Rs. 30,000, Rockey Rs. 20,000, Kushal Rs. 20,000 (total Rs. 70,000); Total Rs. 1,02,000. Assets: Bills Receivable Rs. 16,000, Furniture Rs. 22,600, Stock Rs. 20,400, Sundry Debtors Rs. 22,000, Cash at Bank Rs. 18,000, Cash in Hand Rs. 3,000. Rockey died on June 30, 2020. Deed: (a) balance to Capital A/c; (b) interest on capital @ 5% p.a.; (c) share of goodwill on basis of twice the average of past 3 years' profits; (d) share of profit on basis of last year's profit. Profits: 2017-18 Rs. 12,000; 2018-19 Rs. 16,000; 2019-20 Rs. 14,000. Profits shared in capital ratio. Prepare Rockey's Capital A/c for his executor.

Q 3.19

Narang, Suri and Bajaj are partners sharing profits in proportion of 12, 16, 13. Balance Sheet on April 1, 2020: Bills Payable Rs. 12,000; Sundry Creditors Rs. 18,000; Reserves Rs. 12,000; Capitals: Narang Rs. 30,000, Suri Rs. 30,000, Bajaj Rs. 28,000 (total Rs. 88,000); Total Rs. 1,30,000. Assets: Freehold Premises Rs. 40,000, Machinery Rs. 30,000, Furniture Rs. 12,000, Stock Rs. 22,000, Sundry Debtors Rs. 20,000 less Reserve Rs. 1,000 = Rs. 19,000, Cash Rs. 7,000. Bajaj retires. Terms: (a) Premises +20%, Stock +15%; (b) Machinery -10%, Furniture -7%; (c) Bad Debts reserve increased to Rs. 1,500; (d) Goodwill Rs. 21,000; (e) Continuing partners adjust capitals in new PSR; surplus/deficit through Current A/c. Prepare necessary ledger accounts and the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.

Q 3.20

Rajesh, Pramod and Nishant share profits in proportion to their capitals. Balance Sheet on March 31, 2015: Bills Payable Rs. 6,250; Sundry Creditors Rs. 10,000; General Reserve Rs. 2,750; Capitals: Rajesh Rs. 20,000, Pramod Rs. 15,000, Nishant Rs. 15,000. Total Rs. 69,000. Assets: Factory Building Rs. 12,000, Debtors Rs. 10,500 less provision Rs. 500 = Rs. 10,000, Bills Receivable Rs. 7,000, Stock Rs. 15,500, Plant & Machinery Rs. 11,500, Bank Rs. 13,000. Pramod retires. Adjustments: (a) Stock -10%; (b) Building +12%; (c) Provision for doubtful debts @ 5%; (d) Provision for legal charges Rs. 265; (e) Goodwill of firm Rs. 10,000; (f) New firm's capital Rs. 30,000 in PSR 3:2; transfer Pramod's capital balance to his loan account. Record journal entries and prepare Balance Sheet.

Q 3.21

Following is the Balance Sheet of Jain, Gupta and Malik as on March 31, 2020. Liabilities: Sundry Creditors Rs. 19,800, Telephone bills outstanding Rs. 300, Accounts Payable Rs. 8,950, P&L A/c Rs. 16,750, Capitals: Jain Rs. 40,000, Gupta Rs. 60,000, Malik Rs. 20,000. Total Rs. 1,65,800. Assets: Land & Building Rs. 26,000, Bonds Rs. 14,370, Cash Rs. 5,500, Bills Receivable Rs. 23,450, Sundry Debtors Rs. 26,700, Stock Rs. 18,100, Office Furniture Rs. 18,250, Plant & Machinery Rs. 20,230, Computers Rs. 13,200. PSR 5:3:2. Malik retires April 1, 2020. Revaluation: Stock Rs. 20,000; Office Furniture Rs. 14,250; Plant & Machinery Rs. 23,530; Land & Building Rs. 20,000. Provision for doubtful debts Rs. 1,700. Goodwill Rs. 9,000. Rs. 16,500 cash paid by continuing partners in 3:2; balance to loan account. Prepare Revaluation A/c, Capital A/cs and Balance Sheet.

Q 3.22

Arti, Bharti and Seema are partners sharing profits 3:2:1. Balance Sheet March 31, 2020: Bills Payable Rs. 12,000; Creditors Rs. 14,000; General Reserve Rs. 12,000; Capitals: Arti Rs. 20,000, Bharti Rs. 12,000, Seema Rs. 8,000 (total Rs. 40,000); Total Rs. 78,000. Assets: Buildings Rs. 21,000, Cash in Hand Rs. 12,000, Bank Rs. 13,700, Debtors Rs. 12,000, Bills Receivable Rs. 4,300, Stock Rs. 1,750, Investments Rs. 13,250. Bharti died on June 12, 2020. Per deed: (a) capital + 10% interest till date of death; (b) proportionate share of Reserve; (c) share of profit on sales basis: sales Rs. 1,00,000, profit rate 10%; (d) goodwill = twice the average of last 3 years' profits less 20%. Profits: 2017 Rs. 8,200; 2018 Rs. 9,000; 2019 Rs. 9,800. Investments sold for Rs. 16,200 and executors were paid out. Pass journal entries; write the executor's account.

Q 3.23

Nithya, Sathya and Mithya share profits 5:3:2. Balance Sheet March 31, 2020: Creditors Rs. 14,000; Reserve Fund Rs. 6,000; Capitals: Nithya Rs. 30,000, Sathya Rs. 30,000, Mithya Rs. 20,000 (total Rs. 80,000); Total Rs. 1,00,000. Assets: Investments Rs. 10,000, Goodwill Rs. 5,000, Premises Rs. 20,000, Patents Rs. 6,000, Machinery Rs. 30,000, Stock Rs. 13,000, Debtors Rs. 8,000, Bank Rs. 8,000. Mithya died on Aug 1, 2020. Agreement: (a) Goodwill = 2.5 × average of last 4 years' profits (2016-17 Rs. 13,000; 2017-18 Rs. 12,000; 2018-19 Rs. 16,000; 2014-15 Rs. 15,000); (b) Patents Rs. 8,000, Machinery Rs. 25,000, Premises Rs. 25,000; (c) Profit share on 2019-20 basis; (d) Rs. 4,200 paid immediately, balance in 4 half-yearly instalments at 10%. Record journal entries; write Executor's A/c; prepare Balance Sheet.

Common Mistakes in NCERT Solutions Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 3

  • Splitting Revaluation A/c profit or loss in the new ratio instead of the old ratio.
  • Forgetting to write off existing goodwill in the old ratio before crediting the retiring partner at the new value.
  • Using the new profit-sharing ratio, not the gaining ratio, to debit continuing partners for goodwill.
  • Treating a decrease in liabilities as a loss instead of a gain in the Revaluation A/c.
  • Omitting interest on capital up to the date of death when the deed provides for it.
  • Missing the share of profit for the intervening period when a partner dies mid-year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. In which ratio is the profit on Revaluation Account distributed at the time of retirement?

Ans.

Revaluation profit or loss is shared among all partners, including the retiring partner, in their OLD profit-sharing ratio. The appreciation or depreciation accrued while the retiring partner was still part of the firm, so the gain or loss belongs to the old ratio.

Ques. How is the gaining ratio calculated on retirement of a partner?

Ans.

Gaining ratio = New share minus Old share, computed separately for each continuing partner. It is used to debit continuing partners' capital accounts with the retiring partner's share of firm goodwill.

Ques. What is the journal entry for goodwill on retirement when no goodwill appears in the books?

Ans.

Continuing Partners' Capital A/c Dr. (in gaining ratio) To Retiring Partner's Capital A/c (with his share of goodwill). No Goodwill A/c is opened in the books, keeping the entry AS-26 compliant.

Ques. How is the share of profit calculated for a deceased partner who dies mid-year?

Ans.

Two methods are accepted: (i) Time basis = Last year's profit × (months elapsed / 12) × deceased partner's share, and (ii) Sales basis = Sales during intervening period × (last year's profit / last year's sales) × deceased partner's share. The deed clause decides which one applies.

Ques. What interest rate applies on the unpaid balance of a retiring partner if the deed is silent?

Ans.

Under Section 37 of the Indian Partnership Act 1932, the retiring partner can claim interest at 6% per annum on the unpaid balance, or a share of profits attributable to the use of his capital, whichever he chooses.

Ques. Is the Executor's Account drawn only on death of a partner?

Ans.

Yes. The Executor's Account replaces the deceased partner's Capital A/c after his closing balance is transferred. It records each instalment paid to the legal heir along with interest at the agreed rate, until the balance is settled in full.