Explanation
Hidden goodwill is the excess of desired total capital of the firm over the actual combined capital of all partner.
Following is the accounting treatment of Hidden Goodwill:
Value of Hidden Goodwill = Capitalized value of firm - Net worth.
Every partner is liable for all the acts of the firm done while he is a partner. It is clear that, as a general rule, the liability of an incoming partner begins from the date of his joining the firm.
Nothing can prevent a partner from agreeing to be liable for the acts done before his admission. If the partner makes such an agreement with his co-partners, the creditors can make him liable if they can show the incoming partner had agreed with them expressly or impliedly, for being liable towards them for the acts done before admission.
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