The profits for five years of a firm are as follows:Year 2013: Year 2014: Year 2015: Year 2016: Year 2017: Calculate the goodwill of the firm on the basis of a 4-year purchase of 5 years average profits:
- ARs 16,54,400
- BRs 17,54,400
- CRs 18,54,400
- DRs 17,00,400
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's calculate goodwill using the average profit method step by step:Total Profit of 5 years:
Average Profit:
Goodwill Value (4 years of purchase):
Average Profit:
Goodwill Value (4 years of purchase):