Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Which of the following statement is correct?

Options:

After death, the firm is closed

After death of a partner, the share of remaining partner's decrease

There may be hidden goodwill in the partnership

At the time of retirement it is not necessary to prepare revaluation a/c.

Correct Answer:

There may be hidden goodwill in the partnership

Explanation:

When a partner dies, subject to any contract to the contrary, partnership is dissolved (not closed) but the firm is not dissolved. (Section 42 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 ). In other words, on death, the firm is reconstituted.