Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

According to Section 39 of the Partnership Act 1932, the dissolution of a firm occurs when:

Options:

Some partners decide to break their relationship with the firm

All partners of a firm decide to dissolve the partnership

The firm continues under the same name after a partner's retirement

Assets of the firm are sold to pay its liabilities

Correct Answer:

All partners of a firm decide to dissolve the partnership

Explanation:

According to Section 39 of the Partnership Act 1932, the dissolution of a firm refers to the dissolution of the partnership between all the partners. It occurs when all partners collectively decide to end their partnership and cease the business operations of the firm. This decision can be made due to various reasons such as mutual agreement, expiration of the partnership term, completion of the partnership's objective, or any other event specified in the partnership agreement.