When the remaining profit is distributed among partners, what effect occurs in the partners' accounts?

Correct answer: It will be credited

Distribution of profit is passed from the Profit & Loss Appropriation account and each partner’s Capital or Current account is credited with his/her share. Typical journal entry: Profit & Loss Appropriation A/c Dr. --- To Partner’s Capital/Current A/c (share of profit). Hence partners’ accounts are credited. Option B (debited) is incorrect because a debit reduces the partner’s account (used for drawings or losses). Option D (goodwill created) is irrelevant here — goodwill arises on admission, retirement or purchase considerations, not routine profit distribution. Exam tip: profit allocation increases partners’ capital (credit); drawings or losses cause debits.