Question : Which of the following statements is true with respect to Death of a partner?
Option 1: Partnership comes to an end on the death of a partner but the firm may continue its business with the remaining partners
Option 2: Retirement of a partner is voluntary in nature and it can be planned, whereas death of partner cannot be planned.
Option 3: Due amount is paid to the legal heirs of the deceased partner, in case of death of a partner.
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : Answer = All of the above
All of the statements are true regarding the death of a partner in a partnership. The partnership dissolves upon the death of a partner, but the business may continue with the remaining partners. Unlike retirement, death is involuntary and unplanned. The deceased partner's due amount is paid to their legal heirs. Hence, the correct option is 4.
Question : Sharma, Verma and Goyal are partners in a firm. On 1st April 2012 the balances in their Capital Accounts were as follows: Sharma Rs. 4,00,000; Verma Rs. 4,20,000 and Goyal Rs. 3,70,000. The firm closes its accounts every year on 31st March. Verma died on 30th September 2012. In the event of the death of any partner following are the provisions in the Partnership Deed: (i) Interest on Capital will be calculated at the rate of 10% p.a. (ii) The deceased partner; 's legal representative will be paid Rs. 35,000 for his share of goodwill. (iii) The firm had a Reserve Fund of Rs. 2,10,000. The deceased partner will be paid his share in the Reserve Fund. (iv) His share of profit till the date of death will be calculated based on sales. It is also specified that the sales during the year 2011-12 were Rs. 15,00,000. The sales from 1st April 2012 to 30th September 2012 were Rs. 3,00,000. The profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2012 was Rs. 3,00,000. Question: Amount Due to the deceased's partner's capital account will be ......
Option 1: Rs 3,66,000
Option 2: Rs 6,06,000
Option 3: Rs 5,66,000
Option 4: None of the above
Question : Sharma, Verma and Goyal are partners in a firm. On 1st April 2012 the balances in their Capital Accounts were as follows: Sharma Rs. 4,00,000; Verma Rs. 4,20,000 and Goyal Rs. 3,70,000. The firm closes its accounts every year on 31st March. Verma died on 30th September 2012. In the event of the death of any partner following are the provisions in the Partnership Deed: (i) Interest on Capital will be calculated at the rate of $10 \%$ p.a. (ii) The deceased partner; 's legal representative will be paid Rs. 35,000 for his share of goodwill. (iii) The firm had a Reserve Fund of Rs. 2,10,000. The deceased partner will be paid his share in the Reserve Fund. (iv) His share of profit till the date of death will be calculated based on sales. It is also specified that the sales during the year 2011-12 were Rs. $15,00,000$. The sales from 1st April 2012 to 30th September 2012 were Rs. 3,00,000. The profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2012 was Rs. 3,00,000. Question: Deceased 's partners share of profit will be ____________or profit and loss suspense account will be______________.
Option 1: debited by Rs 20,000
Option 2: credited by Rs 20,000
Option 3: debited by Rs 60,000
Option 4: Credited by Rs 60,000
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