Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Partnership

Amit, Babu and Charu set up a partnership firm on April 1, 2022. They contributed ₹50,000, ₹40,000 and ₹30,000, respectively as their capitals and agreed to share profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Amit is to be paid a salary of ₹1,000 per month and Babu, a commission of ₹5,000. It is also provided that interest to be allowed on capital at 6% p.a. The drawings for the year were Amit ₹6,000, Babu ₹4,000 and Charu ₹2,000. Interest on drawings of ₹300 was charged on Amit's drawings, ₹200 on Babu's drawings and ₹100, on Charu's drawings. The net profit as per Profit and Loss Account for the year ending March 31, 2023 was ₹55,000 before charging manager's commission. Manager was allowed commission @ 10% on net profit after charging such commission.

From the above information answer.

If the partnership deed is silent, the provisions of which of the following Act is followed?

Options:

Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Companies Act, 2013

Companies Act, 1956

Correct Answer:

Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Indian Partnership Act, 1932.

If the partnership deed is silent, the provisions of Indian Partnership Act, 1932 is followed.

If there is no clause in the partnership deed of the partnership firm then the provisions of the Partnership Act, 1932 will be applicable. Some of the provisions are:
a) Profit Sharing Ratio: In the absence of a specified profit sharing ratio in the partnership deed, the profits and losses of the firm will be divided equally among the partners, regardless of their individual capital contributions.
b) Interest on Capital: Unless explicitly stated in the partnership agreement, partners do not have the right to claim interest on the capital they have invested in the firm.
c) Interest on Drawings: If the partnership deed does not mention anything about charging interest on drawings made by partners, no interest will be levied on such withdrawals.
d) Interest on Loan: If a partner has provided a loan to the partnership for business purposes, they are entitled to receive interest on the loan amount at a rate of 6 percent per annum.
e) Remuneration for Firm’s Work: No partner is entitled to get salary or other remuneration for taking part in the conduct of the business of the firm unless there is a provision for the same in the Partnership Deed.