Partnership Questions

Arrange the following accounting procedures involved in handling the retirement or death of a partner in the correct logical sequence:(A) Settlement of the amounts due to the retired/deceased partner(B) Ascertainment of the new profit-sharing ratio and gaining ratio(C) Adjustment of capitals, if required(D) Revaluation of assets and liabilitiesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

The profits for five years of a firm are as follows:Year 2013: $\text{Rs. }4,00,000$ Year 2014: $\text{Rs. }3,98,000$ Year 2015: $\text{Rs. }4,50,000$ Year 2016: $\text{Rs. }4,45,000$ Year 2017: $\text{Rs. }5,00,000$ Calculate the goodwill of the firm on the basis of a 4-year purchase of 5 years average profits:

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:

Ranjana, Sadhna and Kamana are partners, sharing profits in the ratio $4:3:2$. Ranjana retires; Sadhna and Kamana decide to share profits in the future at the ratio of $5:3$. Calculate the Gaining Ratio:

Arrange the steps for valuing goodwill via the Capitalisation of Super Profits Method in the correct logical sequence:(A) Calculate the average profit for the past years, as specified.(B) Calculate the capital employed of the firm.(C) Calculate normal profits on the capital employed.(D) Multiply the super profits with the required rate of return multiplier $(\text{i.e., }\frac{100}{\text{Normal Rate of Return}})$.(E) Calculate super profits by deducting normal profits from average profits.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The following are features of the fluctuating capital method by which capital accounts of partners are maintained:(A) Under the fluctuating capital method, only one account, i.e. capital account is maintained for each partner.(B) All adjustments such as share of profit and loss, interest on capital, drawings, interest on drawings, etc. are recorded directly in the capital accounts of the partners.(C) The capital of the partners shall remain fixed unless additional capital is introduced or a part of the capital is withdrawn as per the agreement between the partners.(D) The capital account may sometimes show a debit balance.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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%?

Arrange the steps of the method "Capitalization of Average Profits" for the calculation of goodwill in the correct sequence:(A) Capitalize the average profits on the basis of the normal rate of return to ascertain the capitalized value of average profits as follows: $\text{Average Profits}\times \frac{100}{\text{Normal Rate of Return}}$ (B) Ascertain the average profits based on the past few years' performance.(C) Ascertain the actual firm's capital (net assets) by deducting outside liabilities from the total assets (excluding goodwill and fictitious assets).(D) Compute the value of goodwill by deducting net assets from the capitalized value of average profits.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The Court may order a partnership firm to be dissolved under Section 44 of the Act in which of the following scenarios?

On the dissolution of a firm, the Creditors are transferred to :

Match List I with List II regarding accounting adjustments during reconstitution/death:List IA. Loss on RevaluationB. Profit on RevaluationC. Premium brought by new partnerD. On the death of a partner, profit till the date of death is $\text{Rs. }2,000$ List III. Credited to old partners in old ratioII. Debited to profit and loss suspense A/CIII. Credited to old partners in sacrificing ratioIV. Debited to old partners in the old ratioChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B and C are partners in a firm. If B is being retired from the firm, what would be its effect?

Aashish withdrew $\text{Rs. }10,000$ per month from the firm for his personal use during the year ending March 31, 2017. Calculate the interest on drawings charged @ $8\%$ p.a., when the amount is withdrawn regularly at the beginning of each month.

In the Proforma of Partner's Capital Account under the Fluctuating Capital Method, the Credit side includes which of the following items?(A) Balance b/d (in case of credit opening balance)(B) Salaries(C) Interest on drawings(D) Profit and Loss Appropriation (for share of profit)Choose 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. $23,000$
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Match List-I with List-II:List-IList-II(A) On dissolution of a firm, creditors is transferred to:(I) Bank account is credited(B) Unrecorded liabilities when paid:(II) Realization Account(C) When realization expenses are paid by the firm on behalf of a partner, such expenses are(III) Bank account is debited.(D) When unrecorded assets are sold(IV) Partner's Capital AccountChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

The profits for the five years of a firm are as follows:Year 2013: $\text{Rs. }4,00,000$ Year 2014: $\text{Rs. }3,98,000$ Year 2015: $\text{Rs. }4,50,000$ Year 2016: $\text{Rs. }4,45,000$ Year 2017: $\text{Rs. }5,00,000$ The goodwill of the firm on the basis of $4$ years' purchase of $5$ years' average profits is:

A firm is dissolved compulsorily under Section 41 of the Indian Partnership Act in the following cases:(A) When all the partners or all but one partner, become insolvent.(B) When the business of the firm becomes illegal.(C) Change in existing profit sharing ratio among partners.(D) When some event has taken place which makes it unlawful for the partners to carry on the business of the firm in partnership.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Based on the passage given for Meena and Tina, answer the question:State the correct Journal entry for the payment of realization expenses of $\text{Rs. }2,000$.

Which item among the following is NOT listed on the credit side of a Realization Account?

A partnership comes into existence as a result of an agreement among the partners. This written agreement is legally called the:

On dissolution of the firm, partner's capital accounts are closed through:

On the dissolution of the partnership firm the amount realised from sale of assets shall be applied in following order:(a) Distributing the amount left among the partners in their profit sharing ratio(b) Paying amount due to partner on account of loan advanced by him(c) Paying amount due to the creditors(d) Paying partners' capital account balancesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Identify the INCORRECT journal entry configuration related to the Revaluation of Assets and Liabilities of a partnership firm:

Anupam and Abhishek are partners. Their capital accounts showed balances of Rs. 1,50,000 and Rs. 2,00,000 respectively on April 01, 2019. Show the interest on capital for the year ending March 31, 2020 allowed, if the partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 8% p.a. and the firm earned a profit of Rs. 14,000 during the year:

Match List I with List II regarding accounting treatments:List IA. Transfer of accumulated profitsB. Unrecorded asset sold on dissolution of firmC. Manager's commissionD. Partner's commissionList III. Realisation AccountII. Profit and Loss AccountIII. Profit and Loss Appropriation AccountIV. Partner's Capital AccountChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is not a feature of partnership?

The books of a business showed that the firm's capital employed on December 31, 2015, is $\text{Rs. }5,00,000$. The profits for the last five years were:2011: $\text{Rs. }40,000$ 2012: $\text{Rs. }50,000$ 2013: $\text{Rs. }55,000$ 2014: $\text{Rs. }70,000$ 2015: $\text{Rs. }85,000$ Find out the normal profits of the business, given that the normal rate of return is $10\%$.

The minimum guaranteed amount shall be paid to the new partner when his share of profit as per the profit sharing ratio:

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

Rohit and Mohit are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of $5:3$. They admitted Bijoy as a new partner for $\frac{1}{7}\text{th}$ share in the profit. The new profit sharing ratio will be $4:2:1$. What will be the sacrificing ratio of Rohit and Mohit?

Which combination of the given statements is correct regarding partnership regulations and structures?(A) A valid partnership can be formulated even without a written agreement between the partners.(B) Methods of settlement of disputes among the partners cannot be a part of the partnership deed.(C) If the deed is silent, interest at the rate of $6\%$ p.a. would be charged on the drawings made by a partner.(D) Each partner carrying on the business acts as a principal as well as an agent for all the other partners.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

When realisation expenses are paid by the firm on behalf of a partner, which account will be debited?

On $R$ 's retirement, the amount payable to him after all adjustments works out to be $\text{Rs. }60,000$ but the remaining partners $P$ and $Q$ agreed to pay him $\text{Rs. }75,000$ in full settlement of his claim. Identify the term which represents the $\text{Rs. }15,000$ extra that is paid to $R$.

Which combination of statements is true about dissolution?(A). Dissolution of a partnership is different from dissolution of a firm.(B). A partnership is dissolved when there is a death of a partner.(C). A firm is dissolved when all partners give consent to it.(D). A firm is compulsorily dissolved when a partner decides to retire.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

On the ultimate dissolution of a partnership firm, partners' capital accounts are closed finally through which account?

Mohan and Shyam are partners in a firm. Which statement among the below can be claimed valid if the Partnership Agreement is silent regarding the same?

A provision for doubtful debts is to be created at 5% of debtors. Debtors in the balance sheet are Rs. 60,000. Provision for Doubtful debts to be shown in Revaluation Account:

A business has earned average profits of Rs. 1,00,000 during the last few years and the normal rate of return for a similar business is 10%. Ascertain the value of goodwill by capitalization of average profits method, given that the value of net assets of the business is Rs. 8,20,000.

Asha, Deepa and Lata are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Deepa retires. After making all adjustments relating to revaluation, goodwill, Payment to Deepa and accumulated profit etc., the capital accounts of Asha and Lata showed a credit balance of Rs. 1,60,000 and Rs. 80,000 respectively. It was decided to adjust the capitals of Asha and Lata in their new profit sharing ratio. You are required to calculate the new capitals of the partners i.e Asha and Lata.

The books of a business showed that the firm's capital employed on December 31, 2015, is Rs. 5,00,000 and the profits for the last five years were: 2011–Rs. 40,000; 2012–Rs. 50,000; 2013–Rs. 55,000; 2014–Rs. 70,000 and 2015–Rs. 85,000. Find out the normal profits of the business, given that the normal rate of return is 10%.

Complete the sequence where interest on capital has to be provided as per partnership deed, but available profits are not sufficient to provide full amount of Interest on capital.A. If it is appropriation, calculate interest on capital for all partners at given rateB. Divide the available amount in the capital ratio among the partnersC. Calculate ratio between capital of partnersD. Consider the partnership deed and decide whether interest on capital is a charge or an appropriationE. Consider the available profit Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Aashish withdrew Rs. 10,000 per month from the firm for his personal use during the year ending March 31, 2017. What will be the amount of interest if the amount is withdrawn at the beginning of each month and rate of interest on drawings is 8% per annum?

Arrange the following regarding admission procedure in the correct sequence.(A) Giving share to the new partner.(B) Treatment of Goodwill(C) Calculating new profit sharing ratio & sacrificing ratio(D) Preparation of Revaluation A/c(E) Preparing Partner's Capital A/c and Balance SheetChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which among the following is not a feature of the fixed capital method by which the capital accounts of partners can be maintained?

On 1/4/22, X and Y decided to dissolve their firm. On that date of dissolution, Goodwill appeared at Rs. $5,00,000$ in the Balance Sheet. Goodwill will be:

Match List-I with List-II regarding the modes of dissolution of a partnership firm:List-IList-II(A) Dissolution of firm by agreement(I) When a partner becomes insane(B) Compulsory dissolution of firm(II) With the consent of all partners(C) Dissolution of firm by notice(III) When business of a firm becomes illegal(D) Dissolution of firm by Court(IV) At the request of any one partnerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Comprehension:A partner withdrew money during the financial year ending March 31, 2020 from his capital account for personal use.The individual amounts withdrawn were:Rs. $12,000$ on June 01, 2019Rs. $8,000$ on August 31, 2019Rs. $3,000$ on September 30, 2019Rs. $7,000$ on November 30, 2019Rs. $6,000$ on January 31, 2020The rate of interest on drawings is $9\%$ per annum.Question: Calculate the interest on drawings specifically for the amount of Rs. $12,000$ drawn on June 01, 2019.

Partners' current accounts are transferred to respective Partners' ______ Accounts at the time of dissolution of a firm.

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.From the above calculate amount of Goodwill :

The goodwill brought in by the new partner is distributed by old partner their:

Arrange the following steps in the correct sequence for the application of assets during the settlement of accounts upon the dissolution of a partnership firm (as per Section 48 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932):(A) The balance should be applied to repay loans made by partners to the firm.(B) The assets of the firm should be used in paying the debts of the firm to third parties.(C) The balance assets may be used for paying partners proportionately on account of capital.(D) The asset residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in their profit-sharing ratio.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Comprehension:A partner withdrew money during the financial year ending March 31, 2020 from his capital account for personal use.The individual amounts withdrawn were:Rs. $12,000$ on June 01, 2019Rs. $8,000$ on August 31, 2019Rs. $3,000$ on September 30, 2019Rs. $7,000$ on November 30, 2019Rs. $6,000$ on January 31, 2020The rate of interest on drawings is $9\%$ per annum.Question: Calculate interest on drawings specifically for the amount of Rs. $7,000$ withdrawn on November 30, 2019.

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

Which of the following is NOT an essential feature of a partnership?

The assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied first for paying:

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 $3:2$. The financial year closes on March 31 every year. They admit Ravi on October 1, 2019. On that same date, Sameer introduces additional capital of $\text{Rs }3,00,000$. If interest on capital is provided at $@5\%\text{ p.a.}$, calculate the amount of interest on Sameer's capital for the financial year 2019–20.

Which of the following statements regarding partnership rules is NOT true?

On the retirement or death of a partner, the remaining partners who have gained due to the change in profit-sharing ratio should compensate:

Das and Sinha are partners in a firm sharing profits in a $4:1$ ratio. They admit Pal as a new partner for a $\frac{1}{4}$ share in the profits, which he acquires entirely from Das. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio of all three partners.

A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2$. They admit M as a new partner for a $\frac{1}{4}$ share. The new profit-sharing ratio between A and B is set to be $2:1$. Calculate their sacrificing ratio.

Comprehension:A partner withdrew money during the financial year ending March 31, 2020 from his capital account for personal use.The individual amounts withdrawn were:Rs. $12,000$ on June 01, 2019Rs. $8,000$ on August 31, 2019Rs. $3,000$ on September 30, 2019Rs. $7,000$ on November 30, 2019Rs. $6,000$ on January 31, 2020The rate of interest on drawings is $9\%$ per annum.Question: Calculate the interest on drawings specifically for the amount of Rs. $6,000$ drawn on January 31, 2020.

Which of the following is NOT a valid method for the valuation of goodwill?

X, Y and Z are partners in the ratio of $\frac{1}{2}:\frac{2}{5}:\frac{1}{10}$. What will be the new ratio of the remaining partner if X retires?

When a partnership firm undergoes dissolution, the Balance of the Investment Account and the Balance of the Investment Fluctuation Fund Account shown in the Firm's Balance Sheet are transferred respectively into:

In the absence of any structural information regarding how the remaining partners acquire the share of a retiring or deceased partner, it is assumed that they will acquire it in their:

Which of the following accounts is NOT transferred to the Realisation Account at the time of dissolution of a firm?

When a partnership firm is dissolved, any accumulated losses (such as a debit balance in the Profit and Loss Account) are transferred directly to the:

$L$ and $M$ are partners sharing profits in the ratio $3:2$. $N$ is admitted as a partner for $\frac{1}{5}\text{th}$ of the share which is acquired entirely from $L$. Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. $40,000$ on $N$ 's admission. $N$ will have to pay for Goodwill:

Which of the following statements are correct about a partnership?(A) Each partner carrying on the business is the principal as well as the agent for all the other partners.(B) If the deed is silent, interest at the rate of $6\%\text{ p.a.}$ would be charged on the drawings made by the partner.(C) If the partnership deed is silent about the profit sharing ratio, the profits and losses of the firm are to be shared equally by partners.(D) Interest on partner's loan is to be given @ $12\%\text{ p.a.}$, if the deed is silent about the rate.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The profits of a partnership firm over five years are recorded as follows:YearProfit (Rs.)2012–1320,0002013–1424,0002014–1520,0002015–1620,0002016–1716,000Calculate the value of goodwill on the basis of three years' purchase of average profits.

The total sum due to a retiring partner or to the legal executors (in case of death) includes which of the following, along with their capital account balance, share of goodwill, and revaluation profit?

Rohan, Bharti, and Leela are partners. Upon Rohan's retirement, it is noted that goodwill already appears in the balance sheet valued at $\text{Rs. }24,000$. This existing goodwill must be written off by:

Deepali, Nimisha and Sonam were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of $5:3:2$. Nimisha retired and the new profit sharing ratio between Deepali and Sonam was $2:3$. On Nimisha's retirement, the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. $1,20,000$. Using the information given in the case study, calculate Deepali's amount of sacrifice or gain in Goodwill.

At the time of a partner's admission, if the actual Workmen Compensation Claim exceeds the existing Workmen Compensation Reserve, the excess amount is transferred to the:

A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following:(i) Interest on partners’ capital @ 5% p.a.(ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of Rs. 6,00,000 for the firm.(iii) T was guaranteed a profit of Rs. 2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3.During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of Rs. 3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were Rs. 8,60,000. Partner’s capital on April 01, 2018 were A - Rs. 3,00,000; V - Rs. 3,00,000 and T - Rs. 2,00,000.What is the amount of profit to be credited to A's Capital account?

Anubha looked after the dissolution work for a remuneration of $\text{Rs. }8,500$ and agreed to bear dissolution expenses up to $\text{Rs. }6,00,0$. Actual expenses paid by her were $\text{Rs. }7,600$. What is the correct journal entry to record the remuneration payable to Anubha?(A) Realisation A/c is debited by $8,500$ (B) Anubha's Capital A/c is credited by $8,500$ (C) Realisation A/c is debited by $13,600$ (D) Anubha's Capital is credited by $13,600$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

If the total income earned by Saket Club, a Not-for-Profit organisation is Rs. $2,60,000$ and surplus earned is Rs. $85,000$, then total expenditure incurred will be:

When capital accounts are maintained under the Fixed Capital method, additional capital introduced by a partner is recorded as a:

Hemant and Naman are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2. Their capitals were Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. They admitted Samrat on Jan. 1, 2025 as a new partner for 1/5 share in the future profits. Samrat brought Rs. 60,000 as his capital. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm?

Match List-I with List-II:List-I (Accounting standards / Section of Act)List-II (Issues)(A) AS-3(I) Settlement Of Accounts.(B) AS-26(II) Firm's debt and private debt(C) Section 48 of the Indian partnership Act(III) Cash flow statement.(D) Section 49 of the Indian partnership Act(IV) Treatment of goodwill.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Realisation A/c is debited with __________ on the dissolution of firm.

The liability of partners in a general partnership firm is:

If at the time of Kabir's retirement, his individual share of goodwill is valued at Rs. 15,000, and assuming partners share profits equally ($1:1:1$) unless specified otherwise, what will be the total valuation of the firm's goodwill?

Abhiram and Ragini are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $3:2$. They admit Arun as a new partner for a $\frac{1}{5}\text{th}$ share in the future profits of the firm. Arun acquires this share equally from Abhiram and Ragini. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio of Abhiram, Ragini, and Arun.

Amit, Dinesh, and Gagan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of $5:3:2$. Dinesh retires. Amit and Gagan decide to share the profits of the new firm in the ratio of $3:2$. The gaining ratio between Amit and Gagan will be:

Naveen, Suresh, and Tarun are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $5:3:2$. Tarun retires from the firm, and his share is taken over by Naveen and Suresh in the ratio of $2:1$. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio.

Match List-I with List-II:List-IList-II(A) Profit and Loss adjustment A/c(I) Changes in amount of capital(B) Profit and loss appropriation A/c(II) Generally no change in amount of capital(C) Fixed capital A/c(III) Errors and omissions found after preparation of final A/c(D) Fluctuating capital method(IV) Extension of Profit & loss A/cChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statements is true regarding a Revaluation Account?

Select the entry that is to be made when a creditor accepts an asset in full and final settlement of his account.

Under the fixed capital method, the capital of the partners shall remain fixed unless additional capital is introduced or a part of the capital is withdrawn as per the agreement between the partners. Which among the following is NOT a feature of the fixed capital method?

For distributing profits made during a financial year among partners, which account is debited?

The Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is an extension of the Profit and Loss Account of the firm. Which of the following items is NOT shown in the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account?

If a new partner does not bring his share of goodwill in cash, which of the following adjustment treatments must be carried out?

At the time of admission of a new partner general reserve appearing in the old balance sheet is transferred to _______

If a partner retires in the middle of the year his/her share of profit from the date of last balance sheet till the date of retirement will be transferred to : ____

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. $10,000$.Due to the ill health of B, they decided to dissolve the firm. It comes under ____ form of dissolution.

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.Calculate the total amount brought in by new partner D including Goodwill share :

In case of retirement or death of a partner, all accumulated profit and losses are transferred in capital account of partners in the: