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Accountancy · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q20
Shree and Hari were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 2$ : 3. Their fixed capitals were ₹ $\displaystyle 4,00,000$ and ₹ $\displaystyle 3,00,000$ respectively. The partnership deed provided that Hari is to be allowed a commission of $\displaystyle 5$% of net profit. The net profit of the firm for the year ended $\displaystyle 3151$; March, $\displaystyle 2025$ was ₹ $\displaystyle 1,00$,000. Pass the following journal entries in the books of the firm : (i) For crediting Hari's commission to his current account. (ii) For transferring the commission to Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
Marking-scheme solution
Books of Shree and Hari
Journal
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Cr.
Amount Amount
(₹) (₹)
$\displaystyle 2025$ (i) $\displaystyle 5,000$
Mar.31 Hari’s Commission A/c/ Partner’s Commission A/c Dr.
To Hari’s Current A/c $\displaystyle 5,000$
(Hari’s commission credited to his current account)
” (ii) $\displaystyle 5,000$
Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c Dr.
To Hari’s Commission A/c/Partner’s Commission A/c $\displaystyle 5,000$
(Hari’s commission transferred to Profit and Loss
Appropriation Account)
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