Question

, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits in 2 : 2 : 1 ratio. The Partnership Deed provided that on the death of a partner his executors will be entitled to the following:
(a) Interest on Capital @ 12% p.a.
(b) Interest on Drawings @ 18% p.a.
(c) Salary of ₹ 12,000 p.a.
(d) Share in the profit of the firm (up to the date of death) on the basis of previous year's profit.
P died on 31st May, 2018. His capital was ₹ 80,000. He had withdrawn ₹ 15,000 and interest on his drawings was calculated as ₹ 1,200. Profit of the firm for the previous year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 30,000.
Prepare P's Capital Account to be rendered to his executors.

Answer 1

P’s Capital Account

Dr.			Cr.
Particulars	Amount Rs	Particulars	Amount Rs
Drawings A/c	15,000	Balance b/d	80,000
Interest on Drawings A/c	1,200	Interest on Capital A/c	1,600
P’s Executor’s A/c	69,400	Salary (12,000 × 2/12)	2,000
		Profit and Loss Suspense A/c	2,000
	85,600		85,600

Working Notes:

WN 1 Calculation of Interest on Capital

P’s Capital Balance = Rs 80,000

Interest on Capital (for 2 months) =`80,000 xx 12/100 xx 2/12 = "Rs" 1,600`

WN 2 Calculation of P’s Share of Profit

Profit for last year = Rs 30,000

∴ P’s Share of Profit (for 2 Months) 

=`30,000 xx 2/5 xx 2/12 = "Rs" 2,000`