Question Tag: Partnership Accounting

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What is the journal entry required to record the amount due to a retired partner if he is not paid immediately in cash?

A. Dr. the retired partner’s capital account
Cr. loan account in his name
B. Dr. loan account in his name
Cr. the retired partner’s capital account
C. Dr. the retired partner’s capital account
Cr. Statement of profit or loss
D. Dr. loan account in his name
Cr. Statement of profit or loss
E. Dr. loan account in his name
Cr. cash book

 

Answer: A

Explanation: The correct answer is A. When the amount due to a retired partner is not paid immediately, it is transferred to a loan account in his name. The correct journal entry is to debit the retired partner’s capital account and credit the loan account, reflecting the liability to the partner.