At which number third party debts of the firm paid out of assets at the time of dissolution of the firm?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, 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.