Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

State the order of payment of the following at the time of dissolution of firm:
(a) In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital
(b) In paying the debts of the firm to the third parties
(c) In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital (i.e. partner’ loan)

Options:

abc

cba

bac

bca

Correct Answer:

bca

Explanation:

At the time of dissoultion of partnership firm, the assets 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.