Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

What is the key difference in the accounting treatment for the disposal of the amount due to a retiring partner and a deceased partner?

Options:

The amount credited to a retiring partner is transferred to the Profit & Loss Account, while the amount credited to a deceased partner is transferred to the Capital Reserve Account.

The amount credited to a retiring partner is transferred to his Executors' Account, while the amount credited to a deceased partner is transferred to the Retiring Partner's Loan Account.

The amount credited to a retiring partner is transferred to the Retiring Partner's Loan Account, while the amount credited to a deceased partner is transferred to his Executors' Account.

There is no difference in the accounting treatment for the disposal of the amount due to a retiring partner and a deceased partner.

Correct Answer:

The amount credited to a retiring partner is transferred to the Retiring Partner's Loan Account, while the amount credited to a deceased partner is transferred to his Executors' Account.

Explanation:

The key difference in the accounting treatment for the disposal of the amount due to a retiring partner and a deceased partner is that the amount credited to a retiring partner is transferred to the Retiring Partner's Loan Account. On the other hand, the amount credited to a deceased partner is transferred to his Executors' Account.