Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

What will be the new share of a remaining partner in the partnership firm after the retirement of a partner?

Options:

Old share - new share

Old share + new share

Old share + acquired share

Old share - acquired share

Correct Answer:

Old share + acquired share

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- Old share + acquired share

The retirement of  a partner leads to increase of share in profits of the remaining partners. The continuing partners may acquire the share of profits of the retiring/deceased partner according to their agreement. Thus,

New share of Continuing Partner = Old Share + Acquired share from the Outgoing Partner.