Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

In case of dissolution of a partnership firm, losses, including deficiencies of capital, shall be paid first out of....................

Options:

Capital of partners

Profits

Partners individual contribution in their profit sharing ratio

Borrowings

Correct Answer:

Profits

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Profits.

In case of dissolution of a partnership firm, losses, including deficiencies of capital, shall be paid first out of Profits.

In case of dissolution of a firm, the firm ceases to conduct business and has to settle its accounts. For this purpose, it disposes off all its assets for satisfying all the claims against it. In this context it should be noted that, subject to agreement among the partners, the following rules as provided in Section 48 of the Partnership Act 1932 shall apply.
(a) Treatment of Losses- Losses, including deficiencies of capital, shall be paid :
  (i) first out of profits,
  (ii) next out of capital of partners, and
  (iii) lastly, if necessary, by the partners individually in their profit sharing ratio