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Question
Suman and Sudha were partners in a firm sharing profits equally. Their fixed capitals were Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively. The partnership deed provided interest on capital at the rate of 12% per annum. For the year ended 31stMarch, 2016, the profits of the firm were distributed without providing interest on capital.
Pass necessary adjustment entry to rectify the error.
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Solution
Adjusting Journal Entry
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Journal |
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Date |
Particulars |
L.F. |
Debit Amount (Rs) |
Credit Amount (Rs) |
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Sudha’s Current A/c |
Dr. |
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1,500 |
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To Suman’s Current A/c |
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1,500 |
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(Interest on capital omitted, now adjusted.) |
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Notes
Working Notes:
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Statement Showing Adjustment |
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Particulars |
Suman |
Sudha |
Total |
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Interest on Capital @ 12% |
6,000 |
3,000 |
(9,000) |
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Less: Profits wrongly distributed to the extent of interest amount |
(4,500) |
(4,500) |
9,000 |
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Net Effect |
1,500 |
(1,500) |
NIL |
