Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

A B C are partners sharing profits and losses in this ratio of 3:2:1. On 1st November C died, his capital balances after all adjustments was ₹60,000. A and B decided to transfer this amount to his executor's A/c. What will be this journal entry?

Options:

C's capital A/c Dr.  ₹60,000
     To C's executor A/c   ₹60,000

C's executor A/c Dr.   ₹60,000
      To Bank A/c               ₹60,000

A's capital A/c Dr.   ₹30,000
B's capital A/c Dr.   ₹30,000
        To C's capital A/c     ₹60,000

C's capital A/c Dr.   ₹60,000
       To Bank  A/c           ₹60,000

Correct Answer:

C's capital A/c Dr.  ₹60,000
     To C's executor A/c   ₹60,000

Explanation:

C's capital A/c Dr.  ₹60,000
     To C's executor A/c   ₹60,000.
This journal entry is passed. As Partner's Capital account is closed by debiting his account and his executor account is credited.