Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:
A newly admitted partner in the partnership firm acquires the right to:
Options:
Share in the assets of the firm
Share in the future profits
Both option 1 and 2
None of these
Correct Answer:
Both option 1 and 2
Explanation:
When firm requires additional capital or managerial help or both for the expansion of its business a new partner may be admitted to supplement its existing resources. According to the Partnership Act 1932, a new partner can be admitted into the firm only with the consent of all the existing partners unless otherwise agreed upon. With the admission of a new partner, the partnership firm is reconstituted and a new agreement is entered into to carry on the business of the firm. A newly admitted partner acquires two main rights in the firm– 1. Right to share the assets of the partnership firm; and 2. Right to share the profits of the partnership firm.