Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:
Drawings against Capital A/c of partner in a partnership firm is debited to which account :
Options:
Capital A/c
Current A/c
Profit and loss Appropriation A/c
Profit and loss A/c
Correct Answer:
Capital A/c
Explanation:
Drawings against capital refers to withdrawal of investment by a partner. It is of a permanent nature. Drawings against profit reduces profit but drawings against capital reduces capital not profit. That's why Drawings against capital is debited to capital account.