Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

In a partnership firm, what is the impact of reconstitution on the firm's existence?

Options:

The Partnership firm ceases to exist

The Partnership firm continues to operate with a changed relationship among partners

The Partnership firm becomes a corporation

The Partnership firm's assets and liabilities are transferred to a new entity

Correct Answer:

The Partnership firm continues to operate with a changed relationship among partners

Explanation:

Reconstitution of a partnership firm does not lead to the firm ceasing to exist, becoming a corporation, or transferring its assets and liabilities to a new entity. Instead, the reconstitution signifies a change in the existing agreement among the partners, which results in a modified relationship among them. When reconstitution occurs, there may be changes in the partnership, such as admission of a new partner, retirement of an existing partner, death or insolvency of a partner, or a change in the profit-sharing ratio. These changes affect the rights, responsibilities, and profit-sharing arrangements among the partners. Despite these changes, the partnership firm remains in existence and continues its operations. The firm may need to update its legal and financial documentation, notify relevant authorities or third parties about the changes, and make necessary adjustments to the accounting records and agreements.