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Accounting at the Time of Dissolution of a Firm

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  • Settlement of Accounts on Dissolution
  • Payment of Firm Debts and Private Debts
  • Firm's Debts vs Private Debts
  • Example
CISCE: Class 12

Difference Between Firm's Debts and Private Debts

Basis Firm’s Debts Private Debts
Meaning Debts owed by the firm to outsiders Debts owed by a partner personally
Liability All partners are jointly and severally liable Only the concerned partner is liable
Application of Firm's Property Used first to settle firm’s debts Excess share (after firm’s debts) may be used for private debts
Application of Private Property Surplus after private debts can be used for firm’s debts Used first for private debts, then (if any) for firm’s debts
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Accounting at the Time of Dissolution of a Firm

  • First Payment – Dissolution Expenses: Expenses related to the dissolution process are paid first from the firm's assets.
  • Second – Outside Liabilities: All dues to third parties (e.g., creditors, loans, bank overdrafts) are settled next.
  • Third – Partners’ Loans: If any money remains, it is used to repay loans given by partners to the firm.
  • Fourth – Capital Repayment: Remaining surplus, if any, is distributed to partners against their capital balances.
  • Profit Sharing Ratio: Any final surplus is shared among partners as per the agreed profit-sharing ratio.
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