At the time of a partner’s admission, on writing off accumulated loss, on which side are the old partners’ capital accounts recorded?

Correct answer: Debit side

Accumulated loss is a loss attributable to the old partners in their profit-sharing ratio, and it reduces their capital balances. A reduction in a partner’s capital is recorded by debiting the capital account, so the correct answer is the debit side. Crediting the account would increase capital, which is contrary to writing off a loss. Exam tip: losses and drawings generally debit a capital account, while profits credit it.