Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:
In the absence of express agreement, interest @6% is provided on which of the following?
Options:
On opening balance of partner's Capital account
On closing balance of Partner's capital account
On loan given by partners to the firm
All of the above
Correct Answer:
On loan given by partners to the firm
Explanation:
If partnership deed is silent in respect of certain aspects, the relevant provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 become applicable. According to the Partnership Act, the partners share profits equally, no partner is entitled to remuneration, no interest on capital is allowed and no interest on drawings is charged. However, if any partner has given some loan to the firm, he is entitled to interest on such amount @ 6% per annum.