Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

The profit which is distributed between partners is calculated by preparing...........................account.

Options:

Profit and loss

Profit and loss Appropriation

Trading

Capital

Correct Answer:

Profit and loss Appropriation

Explanation:

In a sole proprietorship, the profit or loss calculated in the profit and loss account is transferred to the proprietor's capital account. However, in a partnership, additional adjustments need to be made, such as interest on drawings, interest on capital, partner salaries, and partner commissions. To facilitate these adjustments, it is customary to prepare a Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the firm. This account helps determine the final amount of profit or loss to be distributed among the partners based on their agreed profit-sharing ratio.