Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Riya, Tiya, Priya were partners in a firm sharing profit in a ratio of 4:3:2. The profit of the firm for the year ending March 31, 2020 was ₹360000. Tiya died on June 30, 2020. Which account will be debited and by how much on account of share or profit up to the date of death?

Options:

Tiya's Capital A/c ₹30000

Tiya's Current A/c ₹30000

Profit and loss suspense A/c ₹30000

Profit and loss appropriation A/c ₹30000

Correct Answer:

Profit and loss suspense A/c ₹30000

Explanation:

Old ratio 4:3:2
Profit of the firm ₹360000
Profit upto her death 360000 x 3/9 x 3/12
                               = 360000 x 1/3 x 1/4
                               = 120000/4
                               = 30000
Profit and loss suspense account is debited in case of death.