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In the absence of a Partnership deed or agreement, a partner is entitled to interest on loans or advances__________. 

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. @ $6$% p.a.

  2. @ $9$% p.a.

  3. at the bank rate

  4. @ $12$% p.a.

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Correct Option: A

Is rent paid to a partner an appropriation of profits?

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. Yes.

  2. No. 

  3. If partner's contribution as capital is maximum. 

  4. If partner is a working partner. 

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Partner's rent unless provided in the deed has to be treated as a charge against profit and so it is transferred to profit and loss a/c. Rent paid by a firm is such an expenditure which is incurred irrespective of any partner the rent paid is debited to P/L account instead of Appropriation account.'

At the time of dissolution which payment will be made in priority ?

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. Capital to partners

  2. Loan provided by partner

  3. Fluctuating capital account

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Payment of partner's loan is made before payment of capital because capitals are paid off only if any balance is left after payment of all the liabilities. loan provided by partner is a liability for the firm. A separate Partner's loan account is prepared for payment. Following entry is passed on payment :
Partner's loan A/c Dr.
   To Bank/Cash A/c 

One of the partner contributed Rs.30,000 in the firm-How much interest he will get on the capital contributed ________.

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. Nill

  2. 6% of 30,000

  3. 5% of 30,000

  4. Income of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Partners usually introduce some amount time to time as the capital in firm and the only reaosn behind it is to expand the business.

Since the partner has introduced Rs30,000 as additonal capital and firms does not pays interest on such amounts. The only situation when interest has to be paid is the time when a loan has been taken by the firm from any of its partner.
 

A partner claim interest on capital _____________.

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. even if there is loss

  2. if there is profit

  3. if there is profit and there is an agreement to pay it

  4. even if there loss and there is an agreement to pay it

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interest on capital is the amount received by partners for their invested capitals and it not a charge against profit. It means that interest is depended upon the profit situation.

A partner can thus claim interest on capital only when it is mentioned in the agreement and firm ahs enough profits to provide the interest. If the intereest in not mentioned in agreement or there is no agreement, partner cannot claim for interest on capital.

Where a partner is entitled to interest on capital subscribed by him, such interest will be payable ___________. 

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. only out of profit

  2. only out of capital

  3. out of profits or out of capital

  4. none of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Where a partner is entitled to interest on capital subscribed by him, such interest will be payable only out of profit. Interest on capital is an appropriation and hence will be provided only out of profits. 

Interest on capital will be paid to the partners if provided for in the agreement but only from __________. 

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. profits

  2. reserves

  3. accumulated profits

  4. goodwill

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Correct Option: A
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. 

When the Interest on drawings is charged to partners, Interest on Drawing Account is credited, and Partner's Capital Account is debited. It is called __________. 

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. an opening entry

  2. a closing entry

  3. an adjusting entry

  4. an transfer entry

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When the Interest on drawings is charged to partners, Interest on Drawing Account is credited, and Partner's Capital Account is debited. It is called as an adjusting entry. Adjusting entries are usually done at the end of the year for incomes and expenses. 

When the Interest on capital is allowed to partners, Interest on Capital Account is debited and Partner's Capital Account is credited. It is called _____________. 

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. an opening entry

  2. a closing entry

  3. an adjusting entry

  4. an transfer entry

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When the interest on capital is allowed to partners, interest on capital Account is debited and partner's capital Account is credited. It is called as an adjusting entry. Adjusting entries are usually done at the end of the year for incomes and expenses. 

A and B are partners A's capital is Rs. 10,000 and B's capital is Rs. 6,000. Interest on capital is payable @ 6% p.a. B is entitled to a salary of Rs. 300 per month. Profit to the year before interest and salary to B is Rs. 8,000. Profits between A and B will be divided:

book keeping and accountancy partnership accounts (preliminary) adjustment of distributable profits final accounts of partnership firms profit-loss appropriation account

  1. Rs. 1,720 to A and Rs.1,720 to B

  2. Rs. 2000 to A and Rs.1440 to B

  3. Rs. 1440 to A and Rs.2000 to B

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Profit after interest and remuneration :-
= Profit before interest and remuneration - Interest - remuneration
= Rs-8,000 - (600 + 360) - (3,600)
= Rs-3,440.

Distributing profit is equal ratio among partners = Rs-3,440 / 2
                                                                                = Rs-1,720 to each partner. 
Working notes:-
Interest on capital = Capital x rate of interest 
A:-
= 10,000 x 6/100
= Rs-600
B:-
= 6,000 x 6/100
= Rs-360. 
B's remuneration = Rs-300 x 12
                             = Rs-3,600