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Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm – Retirement/Death of a PartnerDeath of a Partner3 marksshort answer
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q17
Namita, Narendra and Kunwar were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3: 1: 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every…
Namita, Narendra and Kunwar were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 3$ : $\displaystyle 1$ : 1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. Kunwar died on 30th September, 2025. His share in the profits of the firm from 1st April, $\displaystyle 2025$ to 30th September, $\displaystyle 2025$ was calculated as per the provisions of the partnership deed which amounted to ₹ $\displaystyle 15$,600. On the date of Kunwar's death, the Balance Sheet of the firm showed General Reserve of $\displaystyle 40,000$ and Profit and Loss Account (Dr.) $\displaystyle 80$,000. s necessary journal entries on Kunwar's death in the books of the firm.
Marking-scheme solution
Books of Namita, Narendra and Kunwar
Journal
Date Particulars L Dr. Cr.
.
Amount(₹) Amount(₹)
F.
$\displaystyle 2025$
Sept. $\displaystyle 30$ Profit and Loss Suspense A/c Dr. $\displaystyle 15,600$
To Kunwar’s Capital A/c $\displaystyle 15,600$
( Kunwar’s share in profits
transferred to his capital A/c)
,, General Reserve A/c Dr. $\displaystyle 40,000$
To Namita’s Capital A/c $\displaystyle 24,000$
To Narendra’s Capital A/c $\displaystyle 8,000$
To Kunwar’s Capital A/c $\displaystyle 8,000$
(General reserve transferred to all
partners’ capital A/cs in old ratio)
,, Namita’s Capital A/c Dr. $\displaystyle 48,000$
Narendra’s Capital A/c Dr. $\displaystyle 16,000$
Kunwar’s Capital A/c Dr. $\displaystyle 16,000$
To Profit and Loss A/c $\displaystyle 80,000$
(Dr. balance of profit and loss A/c
transferred to all partners in old
ratio)
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