Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:
The interest on the capital accounts of partners is credited to which account?
Options:
Partner's Capital account
Profit and Loss account
Interest account
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Partner's Capital account
Explanation:
Interest on capital is an expense to the firm and is debited to the profit and loss appropriation account. Interest is payable to the partners and hence, the partner's capital account is credited with the amount of interest. In case of loss, no interest will be allowed on capital.