Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Which of the following clause is not mentioned in the partnership deed of the partnership firm?

A) Name of business
B) Place of business
C) Computer operator of similar firm
D) Interest rate on capital and drawings
E) Products not produced by the firm in every month
F) Mode of auditor's appointment

Choose the correct answer from below.

Options:

E & F

C, E, F

D & F

C & E

Correct Answer:

C & E

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- C & E.

Computer operator of similar firm and Products not produced by the firm in every month is not a content in partnership deed.

Partnership comes into existence as a result of agreement among the partners. The agreement can be either oral or written. The Partnership Act does not require that the agreement must be in writing. But wherever it is in writing, the document, which contains terms of the agreement is called ‘Partnership Deed’. It generally contains the details about all the aspects affecting the relationship between the partner.  The Partnership Deed usually contains the following details:

  • Names and Addresses of the firm and its main business;
  • Names and Addresses of all partners; 
  • Amount of capital to be contributed by each partner;
  • The accounting period of the firm;
  • The date of commencement of partnership;
  • Rules regarding operation of Bank Accounts;
  • Profit and loss sharing ratio;
  • Rate of interest on capital, loan, drawings, etc;
  • Mode of auditor’s appointment, if any;
  • Salaries, commission, etc, if payable to any partner;
  • The rights, duties and liabilities of each partner;
  • Treatment of loss arising out of insolvency of one or more partners;
  • Settlement of accounts on dissolution of the firm;
  • Method of settlement of disputes among the partners;
  • Rules to be followed in case of admission, retirement, death of a partner;
  • Any other matter relating to the conduct of business.