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Definition: Dissolution of Partnership Firm
- Indian Partnership Act 1932, Sec. 39, provides that, "The dissolution of the partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of a firm."
- "The act of process of ending an official organization or legal agreement."
- "The dissolution of partnership firm indicates the discontinuance function as a firm."
Key Points
Key Points: Dissolution of Partnership Firm
- Dissolution of a partnership firm means a change in the agreement; the business may continue. Dissolution of a firm means complete closure of business (Sec. 39).
- After the firm's dissolution, assets are sold, liabilities are paid, and the remaining balance is shared among partners.
- Modes of dissolution: Without Court Order and By Court Order.
- Without Court: Occurs by mutual agreement, partner insolvency, unlawful business, expiry of term, completion of venture, or notice if the partnership is at will.
- By Court: Happens if a partner is of unsound mind, permanently disabled, guilty of misconduct, breaches the agreement, the firm runs at a loss, or if the court finds it just and fair.
Key Points: Simple Dissolution
- Realisation A/c: Records asset sales and liability payments; shows profit/loss on dissolution.
- Capital A/c: Shows partner balances, adjusted for reserves and realisation results.
- Current A/c: Used under fixed capital method; balance moved to capital account.
- Loan A/c: Partner loans are repaid after outside liabilities; debit loans are adjusted via capital/current A/c.
- Cash/Bank A/c: Tracks all receipts and payments; final balance paid to partners.
