Partnership Accounts

What are Past Adjustments Past adjustments refer to corrections made to the accounts of a partnership for past transactions that were not properly recorded or recognized at that time. These adjustments are necessary to reflect the true financial position and performance of the partnership. In previous classes we have studied the chapter rectification of errors.

What is the meaning of Guarantee of Profits When one or more partners give guarantee of minimum profits to one or more partners then this is guarantee of profits in partnership accounts. Suppose A, B and C are partners. C is given a guarantee that in any year his share of profits will never be

What is Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is a nominal ledger account that records the allocation of net profit or loss among partners in a partnership firm. In a partnership, the profits or losses are distributed among partners according to the agreed terms as per the partnership agreement. Items in

Meaning of Commission to Partners There are several ways in which the profits are appropriated among the partners. Like Interest on capital, salary and commission. As a part of appropriation of profits partners may be paid commission out of profits. It is shown in the profit and Loss Appropriation A/c on the debit side. As

Meaning of Loan by firm to partner Meaning – If a partner borrows some amount from the firm for his personal expenses then such amount is treated as loan by firm to partner. Is it an Asset for firm – Yes this is an asset for the firm. It will be shown on assets side