Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:
Which of the following is to be considered as Interest on partner's Capital?
Options:
An appropriation
A gain
An expenditure
None of above
Correct Answer:
An appropriation
Explanation:
Interest on capital will be paid to the partners if provided for in the agreement but only from profits. Interest on capital is an appropriation and not a charge against profit hence, is provided only to the extent of profits.