Alok, Sonu and Ravi are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. They decide to share future profits and losses in the ratio of 2:3:5 with effect from 1st April. They also decide to record the effect of the following accumulated profits, Losses, and reserves without affecting their book value by passing a single entry.
Accumulated profits/ Losses Book Values (RS.)
General Reserve 6,000
Profit & Loss A/c (Credit) 24,000
Advertisement Suspense A/c 12,000