Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Interest on drawings is recorded on _____________

Options:

Debit side of P and L appropriation A/c

Credit side of P and L appropriation A/c

Credit side of P and L A/c

Debit Side of Capital A/c

Correct Answer:

Credit side of P and L appropriation A/c

Explanation:

Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is merely an extension of the Profit and Loss Account of the firm. It shows how the profits are appropriated or distributed among the partners. All adjustments in respect of partner"s salary, partner"s commission, interest on capital, interest on drawings, etc. are made through this account. It starts with the net profit/net loss as per Profit and Loss Account.