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NEW PARTNERS AND GOODWILL

6 May, 2015 - 17:10

When a new partner is admitted, the profitability of a partnership often increases. Either the new partner or the former partners may be entitled to a bonus or goodwill. The bonus or goodwill is determined by bargaining between members of a partnership. Goodwill is recorded as an asset, and is credited to the proper capital accounts.