Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

What is the purpose of the below journal entry?
"Reserves A/c Dr.
      To All Partners’ Capital A/c’s (Individually)"

Options:

To transfer accumulated profits to the capital accounts of all partners

To transfer accumulated losses to the capital accounts of all partners

To transfer profit and loss account debit balance to the capital accounts of all partners

To transfer reserves to the profit and loss account

Correct Answer:

To transfer accumulated profits to the capital accounts of all partners

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- To transfer accumulated profits to the capital accounts of all partners.

If there are accumulated losses and profits on the retirement or death of a partner then it will be distributed between all partners in their old ratio. In case of loss partners account are debited whereas in case of profit partner's account are credited. Reserves are the accumulated profits. These reserves distribution will make the capital accounts of partners with an increase amount.