Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

At the time of retirement of a partner the remaining partners should compensate the........

Options:

Remaining partners only

Retiring partners only

Retiring partners as well as remaining partners who have sacrificed

Sacrificing partners only

Correct Answer:

Retiring partners as well as remaining partners who have sacrificed

Explanation:

It may also happen that as a result of decision on the new profit sharing ratio among the remaining partners, a continuing partner may also sacrifice a part of his share in future profits. In such a situation his capital account will also be credited along with the retiring/deceased partner’s capital account in proportion to his sacrifice and the other continuing partners’ capital accounts will be debited based on their gain in the future profit ratio.