What will be the journal entry for allowing salary to partners by a partnership firm?
Options:
Salary to Partner A/c Dr. To Partner’s Capital A/c (Salary to partner is allowed)
Salary to Partner A/c Dr. To Partner’s Current A/c (Salary to partner is allowed)
Partner’s Capital A/c Dr. To Salary to Partner A/c (Salary to partner is allowed)
Either option 1 or 2
Correct Answer:
Either option 1 or 2
Explanation:
For allowing salary to partners: Salary to Partner A/c Dr. To Partner’s Capital/Current A/c’s (individually) (Salary to partner is allowed) And it is transferred to profit and loss appropriation Account by debiting P & L Appropriation A/c and crediting salary to partner A/c. Capital or current account is depend on the method followed by the partnership firm for maintaining the capital accounts of the partners.