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Arun and Arora were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their fixed capitals on 1-4-2010 were: Arun Rs 60,000 and Arora Rs 80,000. - Accountancy

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Arun and Arora were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their fixed capitals on 1-4-2010 were: Arun Rs 60,000 and Arora Rs 80,000. They agreed to allow interest on capital @ 12% p.a. And to charge on drawings @ 15% p.a. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31-3 2011 before all above adjustments were Rs 12,600. The drawings made by Arun were Rs 2,000 and by Arora Rs 4,000 during the year. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of Arun and Arora. Show your calculations clearly. The interest on capital will be allowed even if the firm incurs loss.  

Solution

                     Profit and Loss Adjustment Account

 Dr.

Cr.

               Particulars

Amount

Rs

            Particulars

Amount

Rs

Interest on Capital:

 

 

Profit and Loss A/c

 

12,600

Arun

7,200

 

(Net Profit)

 

 

Arora

9,600

16,800

Interest on Drawings:

 

 

 

 

 

Arun

150

 

 

 

Arora

300

450

 

 

 

Loss transferred to Current Account:

 

 

 

 

 

Arun

2,344

 

 

 

 

Arora

1,406

3,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,800

 

16,800

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes

Interest on Capital:  

Arun=`60,000xx12/100` 

=`Rs  7,200` 

Arora=`80,000xx12/100` 

=`9,600` 

Interest on Drawings: As the date of drawing is not mentioned, so interest on drawings will be charged for 6 months. 

Arun=`2,000xx15/100xx6/12` 

=Rs `150` 

Arora=`4,000xx15/100xx6/12` 

=Rs `300`

 

Change in the Profit Sharing Ratio Among the Existing Partners
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2011-2012 (March) Delhi Set 1

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