Partnership Questions

Match List-I with List-II:List-IList-II(A) Compulsory Dissolution(I) A partner persistently commits breach of partnership agreement.(B) Happening of contingencies(II) Death of a partner(C) Dissolution by Court(III) According to contract between the partners.(D) Dissolution by agreement(IV) Business becomes illegalChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A firm earns a profit in last three years as follows:2020 - 21 Rs. 75,0002019 - 20 Rs. 1,20,0002018 - 19 Rs. 50,000Additional Information:Closing stock of 2020 - 21 was undervalued by Rs. 10,000.Calculate the Average Profit.

Murli, Naveen and Omprakash are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $\frac{3}{8}$, $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{8}$. Murli retires and surrenders $\frac{2}{3}\text{rd}$ of his share in favour of Naveen and the remaining share in favour of Omprakash. The gaining ratio of the remaining partners is:

In which of the following cases does the economic relationship between the partners come to an end?

Excess value of net assets over purchase consideration at the time of purchase of business is credited to:

Das and Sinha are partners in a firm sharing profits in a $4:1$ ratio. They admitted Pal as a new partner for $\frac{1}{4}\text{th}$ share in the profits, which he acquired wholly from Das. The new profit sharing ratio of the partners is:

Based on Case Study 2, calculate the final value of Goodwill.

Sameer and Yasmin are partners with capitals of $\text{Rs. }15,00,000$ and $\text{Rs. }10,00,000$ respectively, sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2$. They admit Ravi on October 1, 2019. Ravi brings $\text{Rs. }12,00,000$ as capital, and Sameer introduces an additional capital of $\text{Rs. }3,00,000$ on that same date. Interest on partner's capital is provided @ $5\%$ p.a. The amount of interest on the capital of Sameer for the financial year 2019-20 is:

Under which Section and Act is the Central Government empowered to prescribe a maximum number of partners in a firm, up to a limit of $100$?

At the time of a firm's dissolution, a machine costing $\text{Rs. }20,000$ along with cash of $\text{Rs. }5,000$ were given to creditors of $\text{Rs. }30,000$ in full settlement of their claim. In this case, the Realisation Account will be debited with what amount for this settlement transaction?

Interest on drawings of a partner has been calculated Rs. 3,000 @ 8% p.a. who has drawn equal amount in each quarter; commencing from end of the first quarter throughout the year. The amount of drawing of partner per quarter would be:

Which of the following situations result in the reconstitution of a partnership firm?(A) Change in profit sharing ratio among partners.(B) Admission of a new partner.(C) Dissolution of a partnership firm.(D) Dissolution of a partnership.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Based on Case Study 2 data, if the normal profit were instead given as $\text{Rs. }60,000$, what would be the revised calculated Normal Rate of Return?

Gaining share of Continuing Partner =

Which combination of statements are false about partnership?(A) Interest on partner's loan is to be given @ 12% p.a. if the deed is silent about the rate.(B) If the deed is silent, interest at the rate of 6% p.a. would be charged on the drawings made by the partner.(C) Methods of settlement of dispute among the partners can't be part of the partnership deed.(D) Each partner carrying on the business is the principal as well as the agent for all the other partners.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following factors leads to a higher goodwill for firms?(A) Firms having long term contracts for supply of materials(B) Firms with efficient management(C) Firms which are highly profitable(D) Firms which do not have competitive advantagesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B and C were partner's in a firm sharing profit and losses in the Ratio of $5:3:2$. They admitted D into partnership for $1/5$ share of profit which he takes equally from A and B. D brought sufficient amount of goodwill in cash. Capital brought in by is Rs. $50,000$. On the date of admission the Balance Sheet of A, B and C was as follows :Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2021

Goodwill is to be valued at $3$ years purchase of average profit of last $4$ years which were Rs. $60,000$ (2017-18), Rs. $60,000$ (18-19), Rs. $30,000$ (19-20). On revaluation it was found that all debtors are good.What would be the effect of the line "All Debtors are good".

In which of the following situations can the compulsory dissolution of a partnership firm take place?

Arrange the steps in the correct accounting sequence at the time of admission of a partner:(A) Adjustments of capital accounts.(B) Valuation of goodwill(C) Calculation of new profit sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following accounting procedures in the correct chronological sequence followed at the time of admission of a new partner:(A) Adjustments of capital accounts.(B) Valuation of goodwill.(C) Calculation of new profit sharing ratio and sacrificing ratio.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statements relates to the Fixed Capital Method?(A) The capitals of the partners shall remain fixed unless additional capital is introduced or capital is withdrawn.(B) All items like share of profit or loss, interest on capital, drawings, interest on drawings, etc. are recorded in Partner's Current Account.(C) The partners' capital accounts will always show a debit balance.(D) The partners' current account may show a debit or a credit balance.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

When unrecorded liabilities are settled and paid at the time of dissolution of a partnership firm, they are recorded on the:

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the fluctuating capital method in a partnership?

The profit for the five years of a firm are as follows:YearProfit (Rs.)20134,00,00020143,98,00020154,50,00020164,45,00020175,00,000Calculate the goodwill of the firm on the basis of 4 years purchase of 5 years average profits.

Ravi, one of the partners, provided a loan of $\text{Rs. }1,00,000$ to the firm. In the absence of a partnership deed, interest on this partner's loan is allowed at what rate?

If average capital employed in a firm is Rs. 15,00,000 and fair rate of return in the same industry was 10% (Wait, source implies calculation gives specific normal profit, let's use 8%). Fair rate of return was 8%. Goodwill was valued at Rs. 90,000 on the basis of three times of super profit. The Average Profit of the firm is?

Anubha looked after the dissolution work for a remuneration of Rs. $8,500$ and agreed to bear dissolution expenses up to Rs. $6,000$. Actual expenses paid by her were Rs. $7,600$. In this case:(A) Realisation A/c is debited by Rs. $10,100$ (B) Anubha's Capital A/c is credited by Rs. $9,600$.(C) Realisation A/c is debited by Rs. $13,600$.(D) Anubha's Capital is credited by Rs. $10,100$.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A and B are partners in a firm with fixed capitals of $\text{Rs. }4,00,000$ and $\text{Rs. }5,00,000$ respectively. After preparing the final accounts, it was discovered that interest on capital @ $10\%\text{ p.a.}$ as provided in the partnership deed was omitted. To rectify this error through an adjustment entry, A's Current Account should be:

Identify the steps involved in calculating goodwill under the capitalized value of average profits method:(A) Capitalize the average profits on the basis of the normal rate of return to ascertain the capitalized value of average profits(B) Ascertain the average profits based on the past few years' performance(C) Compute the value of goodwill by deducting net assets from the capitalized value of average profits(D) Ascertain the actual firm's capital (net assets) by deducting outside liabilities from the total assets (excluding goodwill and fictitious assets)Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not included in the Contents of the Partnership Deed?

A and B are partners sharing profits equally with capitals of $\text{Rs. }45,000$ each. They admit C as a new partner for a $\frac{1}{3}\text{rd}$ share in profits. C brings in $\text{Rs. }60,000$ as his capital. Find the value of the firm's total Goodwill based on this transaction.

Arrange the steps involved under the super profit method of calculating goodwill in the correct sequence:(A) Calculate the normal profit on the firm's capital on the basis of the normal rate of return(B) Calculate the average profit(C) Calculate goodwill by multiplying the super profits by the given number of years' purchase(D) Calculate the super profits by deducting normal profit from the average profitsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

On the happening of certain contingencies, subject to contract between the partners, a firm is dissolved: (A) If constituted for a fixed term, by the expiry of that term.(B) If constituted to carry out one or more ventures, by the completion thereof.(C) By the death of a partner.(D) By the adjudication of a partner as an insolvent. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

P, Q and R share profits equally. At the time of P's retirement, goodwill appears in the books at $\text{Rs. }3000$. P will be debited with what amount for his share of existing Goodwill?

Case studyA and B were partners in a partnership firm. Due to the ill health of B they decided to dissolve the firm. The position of Assets and Liabilities on the date of dissolution was:

It was agreed that following transactions will take place :A. A wanted to start the business in sole proprietorship So he took Building and Furniture at $10\%$ less than book value.B. All the debtors proved good except a person C who did not pay Rs. $10,000$.Following items appear on the Debit side of Realisation A/C except :A. Transfer of AssetsB. Payment of liabilitiesC. ProvisionsD. Realisation expensesE. Asset taken over by partnerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

K, N and P are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $4:3:2$. N retires and the goodwill is valued at Rs. $72,000$. K and P decided to share future profits and losses in the ratio of $5:3$. Identify the correct journal entry in this scenario.

A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2$. They admit C for a $\frac{1}{5}\text{th}$ share in future profits, which he acquires equally from both A and B. What will be the new profit-sharing ratio?

What are the main factors affecting the value of goodwill?(A) Nature of business(B) Location(C) Efficiency of management(D) Market situationChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the true statement in respect of a partnership firm:

Which combination of statements are correct about Death of a partner-(A) Ascertainment of new profit sharing ratio and gaining ratio(B) Preparation of Realization Account(C) Revaluation of assets and liabilities(D) Adjustment of capital, if requiredChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the following information, identify when goodwill is required to be calculated.(a) Admission of a Partner(b) Amalgamation of partnership firms(c) Dissolution of partnership firm(d) Retirement and Death of any partner(e) Preparation of Balance sheetChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

If the partnership deed is silent on interest on capital, then:

At the time of dissolution of a firm, the Loan from a Partner Account should be:

A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2:1$. D is admitted into the firm for $1/4$ th share in profits, which he gets as $1/8$ th from A and $1/8$ th from B. The total capital of the firm is agreed upon as $\text{Rs. }1,20,000$ and D is to bring in cash equivalent to $1/4$ th of this amount as his capital. The capitals of other partners are also to be adjusted in the ratio of their respective shares in profits. The capitals of A, B and C after all adjustments are $\text{Rs. }40,000$, $\text{Rs. }35,000$ and $\text{Rs. } 30,000 respectively.Required capitals of all partners is:

In case a deceased partner's share of profit is calculated during the intervening period, the following Journal Entry will be passed:

Based on Case Study 2, what is the specific value of the Super Profit?

The correct journal entry for transferring interest on capital to the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is:

Vijay and Manohar share profits and losses in the ratio of $2:1$. They admit Prakash as a partner with $\frac{1}{4}$ share in profits with a guarantee that his share of profit will be at least Rs. $50,000$. The net profit of the firm for the year ending March 31, 2015, was Rs. $1,60,000$. Calculate the amount of profit Vijay will get.

Which Factor does not Affect the Value of Goodwill:

Which among the following are the modes of dissolution?A. Dissolution by NatureB. Compulsory DissolutionC. Dissolution by AgreementD. Dissolution by NoticeChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Romesh took over Investments at Rs. $8,100$ which is $10\%$ less than its book value. The book value of the investment was:

If partnership deed is silent on the profit sharing ratio and other provisions: interest @_____ per annum is allowed on loans advanced by partners:

In which of the following ways does the dissolution of a firm take place?(A) Dissolution by agreement(B) Compulsory dissolution(C) On the happening of certain contingencies(D) Dissolution by noticeChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

According to Section 31 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, a new partner can be admitted into an existing partnership firm:

In the case of retirement of a partner, the item to be deducted from partner's capital account is:

At the time of admission of a partner, undistributed profits appearing in the balance sheet of the old firm is transferred to the capital account of:

The steps involved in the calculation of goodwill under the super profit method are:(A) Calculate goodwill by multiplying the super profit by number of years purchase.(B) Calculate normal profit.(C) Calculate Average Profit(D) Calculate super profit.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $3:2:1$. C died on 1st August, 2022 and his share of profit from the beginning of the accounting year upto the date of death amounted to Rs. 70,000. C's share of profit will be debited to:

Himanshu withdrew Rs. 2,500 at the end of each month. The partnership deed provides for charging of interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. Calculate interest on Himanshu's drawings for the year ended March 31, 2017.

In the absence of any information regarding the acquisition of share in profits of the retiring/deceased partner by the remaining partners, it is assumed that they will acquire his/her share in following:

On the retirement of an existing partner, an increase in the value of a liability will be credited to :-

Amrita and Kalyani are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2$. They decide to expand the business by admitting Suraj as a new partner for a $\frac{1}{4}\text{th}$ share. Suraj's share of premium for goodwill is valued at $\text{Rs. }90,000$, which he pays to compensate Amrita and Kalyani in an agreed ratio of $1:4$.The firm's books provide the following information on that date:
$$\begin{array}{lrr}\text{Particulars}& \text{Book Value (Rs.)}& \text{Revalued Figure (Rs.)}\\ \text{Machinery}& 25,00,000& 27,00,000\\ \text{Land}& 10,00,000& 50,00,000\\ \text{Computers}& 2,50,000& 50,000\\ \text{Workmen Compensation Fund}& 5,00,000& -\end{array}$$
The claim against the Workmen Compensation Fund is determined to be $\text{Rs. }2,00,000$, and an existing goodwill balance appears in the books at $\text{Rs. }60,000$.What is Amrita's share in the unallocated balance of the Workmen Compensation Fund?

When drawings are made at the beginning of every month for the full year, interest on drawings is calculated for:

A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2:1$. D is admitted into the firm for $1/4$ th share in profits, which he gets as $1/8$ th from A and $1/8$ th from B. The total capital of the firm is agreed upon as $\text{Rs. }1,20,000$ and D is to bring in cash equivalent to $1/4$ th of this amount as his capital. The capitals of other partners are also to be adjusted in the ratio of their respective shares in profits. The capitals of A, B and C after all adjustments are $\text{Rs. }40,000$, $\text{Rs. }35,000$ and $\text{Rs. }30,000$ respectively.D will bring in cash as his capital:

Which is not usually included / mentioned in the contents of the Partnership Deed :-

The capital accounts of partners will always show a ____ balance under fixed capital account method

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Items to be adjusted on admission)List-II (side of account)(A) Existing goodwill(i) Debit of capital account(B) Increase in value of assets(iii) Credit of revaluation account(C) Decrease in value of assets(ii) Debit of revaluation account(D) New partner capital(iv) Credit of capital accountChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following steps for calculating Goodwill under Capitalisation of Average Profits Method in correct sequence-(A) Ascertain the actual firm's capital (net assets) by deducting outside liabilities from the total assets.(B) Compute the value of goodwill by deducting net assets from the capitalised value of average profits.(C) Ascertain the average profits based on the past few years' performance.(D) Capitalize the average profits on the basis of the normal rate of return to ascertain the capitalised value of average profits.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Name of ratios)List-II (used for)(A) old ratio(I) distribution of premium for goodwill(B) new ratio(II) for adjustment of goodwill in death of partner(C) sacrificing ratio(III) sharing revaluation profits(D) gaining ratio(IV) sharing future profitsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Amrita and Kalyani are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2$. They decide to expand the business by admitting Suraj as a new partner for a $\frac{1}{4}\text{th}$ share. Suraj's share of premium for goodwill is valued at $\text{Rs. }90,000$, which he pays to compensate Amrita and Kalyani in an agreed ratio of $1:4$.The firm's books provide the following information on that date:
$$\begin{array}{lrr}\text{Particulars}& \text{Book Value (Rs.)}& \text{Revalued Figure (Rs.)}\\ \text{Machinery}& 25,00,000& 27,00,000\\ \text{Land}& 10,00,000& 50,00,000\\ \text{Computers}& 2,50,000& 50,000\\ \text{Workmen Compensation Fund}& 5,00,000& -\end{array}$$
The claim against the Workmen Compensation Fund is determined to be $\text{Rs. }2,00,000$, and an existing goodwill balance appears in the books at $\text{Rs. }60,000$.Calculate the respective shares of Amrita and Kalyani in the revaluation profit.

A, B, and C were in partnership, sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2:1$ respectively. B retires and the new profit sharing ratio between A and C is $3:2$. The gaining ratio is:

In case of dissolution of a firm, Losses including deficiencies of capital, shall be paid first out of ....

Various accounting aspects involved on retirement or death of a partner are as follows(A) Adjustment in respect of unrecorded assets and liabilities(B) Treatment of goodwill(C) Preparation of Realization A/c(D) Preparation of Executor's A/cChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Monu, Sonu and Golu are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of $2:2:1$. Golu died on 5th November 2021. Under the partnership deed, the executors of the deceased partner are entitled to his share of profit to the date of death, calculated on the basis of last year's profit. Profit for the year ended 31st March 2022 was Rs. 3,00,000. (Assuming this means profit for the previous year or estimated profit basis). Golu's share of profit will be:

In case of dissolution of a partnership firm, losses, including deficiencies of capital, shall be paid first out of ...............

Kumar, Lakshya, Manoj, and Naresh are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2:1:4$. Kumar retires and his share is acquired by Lakshya and Manoj in the ratio of $3:2$. The gaining ratio of the remaining partners (Lakshya, Manoj, and Naresh) is:

The maximum limit for the number of partner is decided by:

Out of the following, when will the need for valuation of goodwill does not arise?

When a partner retires in the middle of the year and his share of profit is calculated based on previous years' profit, which of the following account is to be debited?

Which of the following statement configurations is NOT true regarding Capital Accounts of partners?

Which of the following are shown under capital account in case capital of partner's are fixed?(A) Fresh capital introduced(B) Permanent capital withdrawn(C) Interest on capital(D) Amount of capital brought down from the previous yearChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Extract of Receipt and Payment Account for the year ended on March 31, 2021 is given.Calculate the amount of Stationery to be shown in Income and Expenditure A/c.Payments for Stationery: Rs. $23,000$
Additional Information:

The new partner acquired the rights on admission into the firm. He acquires :(A) Rights in past profits of firm before admission.(B) Right to share in the future profits of the firm.(C) Right to share assets of the firm.(D) The right to carry on competing business.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which combination of the given statements is correct regarding the dissolution of a partnership and a firm?(A) Dissolution of a partnership is fundamentally different from the dissolution of a firm.(B) A partnership is dissolved when a partner dies.(C) A firm is dissolved when all partners give their consent to dissolve it.(D) A firm is compulsorily dissolved when any single partner decides to retire.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Pinki, Deepti and Kaku are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $5:4:1$. Kaku is given a guarantee that his share of profits in any given year would not be less than $\text{Rs. }5000$. Deficiency, if any, would be borne by Pinki and Deepti equally. Calculate the deficiency assumed by Pinki and Deepti for each case separately if profits for the year were:Case I - $\text{Rs. }40,000$ Case II - $\text{Rs. }60,000$

Arrange following in a sequence in which amount realised from Assets will be utilised to pay as per Section 48 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.A. Partner's LoanB. Partner's CapitalC. Secured debts of the firmD. Unsecured debts of the firmE. Residue to partnersChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

All assets (except cash/bank and fictitious assets) are transferred to the__________ side of __________Account.

$A$ and $B$ are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio $2:1$. $C$ is admitted into the firm with a $\frac{1}{4}\text{th}$ share in profits and brings $\text{Rs. }30,000$ as his capital. If the capitals of the old partners $A$ and $B$ are to be adjusted on the basis of $C$ 's capital contribution in their profit-sharing ratio, then what will be the adjusted capital of $A$?

In the absence of any information regarding the acquisition of share in profit of the retiring/deceased partner by the remaining partners, it is assumed that they will acquire his/her share in:

In the balance sheet Total Debtors appear at Rs. 1,50,000 and provision for doubtful debts appear at Rs. 1,500. How much amount will be realised from debtors, if bad debts amounted to Rs. 20,000 and remaining debtors realised at a discount of 15%?

Determine the value of a firm's goodwill by the capitalization of super profit method if the average profits are $\text{Rs. }1,00,000$, super profits are $\text{Rs. }18,000$, and the normal rate of return is $10\%$.

As per Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended on March 31, 2020, subscriptions received were Rs. $2,50,000$, subscriptions outstanding on 1-04-2019 Rs. $50,000$, Subscriptions received in advance as on 31-3-2020 are Rs. $30,000$. Subscriptions for the year 2019-20 will be:

On retirement of a partner, the retiring partner's capital account will be credited with _____

Match List I with List II in context of not having partnership deed.LIST IA. Interest on loanB. Interest on drawingsC. SalaryD. Profit sharing ratioLIST III. EqualII. Will not be chargedIII. @ $6\%$ p.a.IV. Will not be allowed/providedChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Case studyA and B were partners in a partnership firm. Due to the ill health of B they decided to dissolve the firm. The position of Assets and Liabilities on the date of dissolution was:

It was agreed that following transactions will take place :A. A wanted to start the business in sole proprietorship So he took Building and Furniture at $10\%$ less than book value.B. All the debtors proved good except a person C who did not pay Rs. $10,000$.The amount recovered from the debtors is:

A, B and C were partner's in a firm sharing profit and losses in the Ratio of $5:3:2$. They admitted D into partnership for $1/5$ share of profit which he takes equally from A and B. D brought sufficient amount of goodwill in cash. Capital brought in by is Rs. $50,000$. On the date of admission the Balance Sheet of A, B and C was as follows :Balance Sheet as on 31st March, 2021

Goodwill is to be valued at $3$ years purchase of average profit of last $4$ years which were Rs. $60,000$ (2017-18), Rs. $60,000$ (18-19), Rs. $30,000$ (19-20). On revaluation it was found that all debtors are good.What would be the new Profit Sharing Ratio :

Identify the right combination of type of Account in making Final Accounts of Partnership Firm.(a) Profit and Loss A/C(b) Profit and Loss Suspense A/C(c) Profit and Loss Appropriation A/C(d) Profit and Loss Adjustment A/C(e) Partners' Capital A/CsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Calculate the interest on drawings if Ram withdrew $\text{Rs. }3,000$ per month at the beginning of each month for the whole year, with interest charged @ $9\%$ per annum.

Under the fixed capital method of a partnership concern, which two accounts are maintained for each partner?

Choose the combination of statements that are true about dissolution:(A) Dissolution of partnership can not take place without intervention of the court.(B) Court can order a firm to be dissolved when a partner becomes insane.(C) A firm is compulsorily dissolved when a partner decides to retire.(D) A partnership is dissolved when there is a death of a partner.Choose the correct answer from the options given below: