Question 41 Chapter 2 of +2-Part-1
41. (Fixed and Fluctuating Capital a/c’s) On 1st January,2017, A and B entered in a partnership and contributed Rs.40,000 and Rs.30,000 respectively. They share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. B is to be allowed a salary of Rs.8,000 per year. Interest on capitals is to be allowed at 5% p.a. and interest is to be charged on drawings. During the year A withdrew Rs.6,000 and B Rs. 12,000 on which interest in case of A being Rs.140 and B Rs.100. Profit in 2017 before the above noted adjustments was Rs.21,160. Show the distribution of profits between the partners and prepare capital accounts when:
(a) Capitals are fluctuating.
(b) Capitals are fixed.
The solution of Question 41 Chapter 2 of +2 Part-1: –
Profit and Loss Account A/c |
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Particulars |
Amount | Particulars |
Amount | ||
To Interest on Capital : | By Profit b/d | 21,160 | |||
– A | 2,000 | By interest on drawings: | |||
-B | 1,500 | 3,500 | -A | 140 | |
To B’s Salary | 8,000 | -B | 100 | 240 | |
To Net profit transferred to Capital a/cs | |||||
-A (3/5) | 5,940 | ||||
-B (2/5) | 3,960 | 9,900 | |||
21,400 | 21,400 |
(a)If capitals are fluctuating :
Partners’ Capital Account | |||||||
Particulars |
A | B | Particulars |
A | B | ||
To Drawings A/c | 6,000 | 12,000 | By Profit b/d | 40,000 | 30,000 | ||
To Interest on Drawings A/c | 140 | 100 | By Interest on Capital A/c | 2,000 | 1,500 | ||
By Salary | — | 8,000 | |||||
By P&L Appropriation A/c | 5,940 | 3,960 | |||||
To Balance c/d | 41,800 | 31,360 | |||||
47,940 | 43,460 |
47,940 | 43,460 |
Partners’ Capital Accounts | |||||||
Particulars |
A | B | Particulars |
A | B | ||
By Balance B/d | 40,000 | 30,000 | |||||
To Balance c/d | 40,000 | 30,000 | |||||
40,000 | 30,000 |
40,000 | 30,000 |
Partners’ Current Accounts | |||||||
Particulars |
A | B | Particulars |
A | B | ||
To Drawings A/c | 6,000 | 12,000 | By Interest on Capital A/c | 2,000 | 1,500 | ||
To Interest on Drawings A/c | 140 | 100 | By Salary | — | 8,000 | ||
By P&L Appropriation A/c | 5,940 | 3,960 | |||||
To Balance c/d | 1,800 | 1,360 | |||||
7,940 | 13,460 |
7,940 | 13,460 |
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Usha Publication – Accountancy PSEB (Class 12) – Volume I – Solution
- Chapter No. 1 – Accounting Not for Profit Organisations
- Chapter No. 2 – Partnership Accounts – I (Introduction)
- Chapter No. 3 – Partnership Accounts – II (Goodwill: Nature and Valuation)
- Chapter No. 4 – Partnership Accounts – III (Reconstitution of Partnership)
- Chapter No. 5 – Partnership Accounts – IV (Admission of A Partner)
- Chapter No. 6 – Partnership Accounts – V (Retirement and Death of A Partner)
- Chapter No. 7 – Partnership Accounts – VI (Dissolution of Partnership Firm)
- Chapter No. 8 – Company Accounts (Share Capital)
- Chapter No. 9 – Company Accounts (Issue of Debentures)
- Chapter No. 10 – Company Accounts (Redemption of Debentures)
Usha Publication – Accountancy PSEB (Class 12) – Volume II – Solution
- Chapter No. 1 – Financial Statements of a Company
- Chapter No. 2 – Financial Statement Analysis
- Chapter No. 3 – Tools of Financial Statement Analysis- Comparative and Common Size
- Chapter No. 4 – Ratio Analysis
- Chapter No. 5 – Cash Flow Statement
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There is one Mistake in profit and lose appropriation A/c heading in all questions plz seee it .
There is profit and lose appropriation not profit and lose account
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