Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

When will the provisions of the Partnership Act enforced:

Options:

Where there is a partnership deed but there are differences of opinion between the partners

When there is no partnership deed

When capital contribution by the partners varies

When the partner’s salary and interest on capital are not incorporated in the partnership deed

Correct Answer:

When there is no partnership deed

Explanation:

The important provisions affecting partnership accounts are as follows:
(a) Profit Sharing Ratio: If the partnership deed is silent about the profit sharing ratio, the profits and losses of the firm are to be shared equally by partners, irrespective of their capital contribution in the firm.
(b) Interest on Capital: No partner is entitled to claim any interest on the amount of capital contributed by him in the firm as a matter of right. However, interest can be allowed when it is expressly agreed to by the partners. Thus, no interest on capital is payable if the partnership deed is silent on the issue.
(c) Interest on Drawings: No interest is to be charged on the drawings made by the partners, if there is no mention in the Deed.
(d) Interest on Loan: If any partner has advanced loan to the firm for the purpose of business, he/she shall be entitled to get an interest on the loan amount at the rate of 6 per cent per annum.
(e) Remuneration for Firm’s Work: No partner is entitled to get salary or other remuneration for taking part in the conduct of the business of the firm unless there is a provision for the same in the Partnership Deed.