If a partner dies in the middle of an accounting year, on what basis is the deceased partner’s estimated share of profit up to the date of death generally calculated?

Correct answer: On a time basis

When the partnership deed does not provide a different method and profits are assumed to accrue evenly throughout the year, the deceased partner’s estimated profit up to the date of death is calculated on a time basis. For example, the estimated annual profit is apportioned according to the number of months completed up to the date of death. Dividing the whole-year profit equally or using only the capital balance is incorrect. In the exam, first identify the period up to death and express it as a proportion of the full accounting year.