Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

From where the losses are covered if the profits and capital of partners are not enough to pay the loss, including deficiencies of capital, at the time of dissolution of the firm?

Options:

 Capital of partners

 Public asset

Current A/c Balance

Brought by partners in their profit-sharing ratio

Correct Answer:

Brought by partners in their profit-sharing ratio

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- Brought by partners in their profit-sharing ratio.

If the profits and capital of partners are not enough to pay the loss, including deficiencies of capital, at the time of dissolution of the firm then it is brought by partners in their profit-sharing ratio.

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.