Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

At the time of dissolution of the partnership firm, the amount due to the partners on account of capital is paid out of the assets at the time of settlement of accounts after the payment of...........

Options:

Third party debts

Partner's loan to firm

Both of these

Either option 1 or 2

Correct Answer:

Both of these

Explanation:

The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied in the following manner and order:
(i) In paying the debts of the firm to the third parties;
(ii) In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital (i.e. partner’ loan);
(iii) In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital; and
(iv) the residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in their profit-sharing ratio.