Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Assets are used to settle the accounts of the firm at the time of dissolution of the firm, If any partner has given a loan to the partnership firm, then at which no these assets are used to pay this loan?

Options:

Ist

2nd

3rd

Not paid from asset

Correct Answer:

2nd

Explanation:

The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied in the following manner and order:
(i) In paying the debts of the firm to the third parties;
(ii) In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital (i.e. partner’ loan);
(iii) In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital; and
(iv) the residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in their profit sharing ratio.