Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Which of the following is deducted from the retiring partner's share?

Options:

Debit balance of the partner's current account

Partner's share of revalued assets

Partner's share of accumulated profits

Partner's share of profit up to the date of retirement/death

Correct Answer:

Debit balance of the partner's current account

Explanation:
If the retiring partner has a debit balance in their current account, it means that the partnership owes them money based on the non-capital transactions recorded in the current account. This debit balance is deducted from the retiring partner's entitlement when calculating the final amount due to them.