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Accountancy

Adjustments

In this Class 12 Accountancy topic, students learn how adjustments are made in partnership accounts when the terms of the partnership deed affect the distribution of profit. The topic covers items such as interest on capital, interest on drawings, partners’ salary or commission, and other corrections required before preparing the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and partners’ capital or current accounts. Students also practise identifying the correct treatment and recording these adjustments accurately.

Expert · Level 2 · 25 questions

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01A new partnership deed changes the profit ratio but the previous year's profit had to be shared in the old ratio. Which principle applies while making adjustment?

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02A and B share profits in (3:2). Interest on A's drawings (₹5000) was omitted and profit (₹75000) was already distributed. What is the final effect in rectification?

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03A introduced capital of ₹1,20,000 on 1 April and additional capital of ₹30,000 on 1 January of the same accounting year. Interest on capital is allowed at 10% per annum, and the accounting year ends on 31 March. What is the total interest on capital?

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04A withdrew (₹6000) in the middle of each quarter. Rate is (8%) per annum. What is interest on drawings for the year?

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05At year end a partner's capital account has credit balance (₹90000). It already includes credit interest on capital (₹6000) and debit drawings (₹10000). What was the opening capital if there was no other change?

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06If the firm paid a partner's personal expense of (₹7000) and it is treated as drawings what is its effect on the capital account?

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07A partner paid (₹5000) from personal funds for firm expenses and the firm has not yet reimbursed it. What is the adjustment?

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08The partnership deed says interest on capital is (8%) and interest on drawings is (10%). Which side is correct in profit and loss appropriation account?

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09A and B share profits in (7:3). B is guaranteed (₹45000). Profit is (₹120000) and A bears the deficiency. What is A's final profit?

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10If guarantee deficiency is to be borne by all non guaranteed partners in their capital ratio which ratio will be used?

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11Last year's profit (₹96000) was shared in capital ratio (5:3) but the correct ratio was (3:1). Which partner will be credited in rectification?

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12If a partner is given commission on sales how is it treated in partnership profit appropriation?

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13Which item is treated as a charge against profit and not an appropriation of profit?

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14A gave a loan of (₹50000) to the firm on 1 July. The deed is silent. What is the loan interest up to 31 March?

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15If the deed has no clause for interest on drawings but the question separately gives a rate in the exam what should be done?

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16A partner made drawings on different dates during the year. Which is the most accurate method?

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17In a past adjustment A should be credited (₹18000) and B should be debited (₹12000). If only one adjustment entry is to be made which result is correct?

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18A and B share profits equally. A's capital is (₹100000) and B's capital is (₹200000). Interest on capital (10%) was omitted. Profit (₹60000) was already shared equally. What happens in rectification?

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19A and B share profits in (3:2). A is to receive (20%) commission on profit before commission. Profit before commission is (₹50000). What is B's final profit share?

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20A and B share profits in the ratio 3:2. A is entitled to a salary of ₹18,000, and B is entitled to a commission of 10% of the profit before charging commission. If the profit is ₹90,000, what amount of residual profit will be distributed between A and B?

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21A is to receive (15%) commission on profit after charging such commission. Profit before commission is (₹230000). What is the commission?

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22A partner withdrew (₹4000) in the middle of every month. Interest on drawings is (9%) per annum. What is the interest?

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23If equal monthly drawings are made on the 15th day of every month what average period is taken?

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24A withdrew (₹15000) on 1 May, (₹25000) on 1 September and (₹10000) on 1 February. The year ends on 31 March and rate is (12%). What is the interest?

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25A and B share profits equally. A's salary (₹36000) was omitted and profit (₹84000) was distributed equally. What will happen in rectification?

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