Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Which of the following is not a charge against profit?

Options:

Manager's Commission

Rent to partner

Interest on Loan

Interest on Partner's Capital

Correct Answer:

Interest on Partner's Capital

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Interest on Partner's Capital.

Interest on Partner's Capital is an appropriation of profit. It is debited to profit and loss appropriation account and credited to partner's capital account.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

  • Manager's Commission is a charge against profit because it is an expense incurred in the course of running the business.
  • Rent to partner is also a charge against profit, as it is an expense paid to the partner for using their property for the business.
  • Interest on Loan is a charge against profit as it represents an expense for borrowing funds.