B has drawn Rs. 50,000 from the firm for his personal use during the year. Firm wants to charge 6% p.a. interest on this amount. Can the interest be charged, if partnership deed is silent in this matter?

SOLUTION  Interest cannot be charged.

Continue ReadingB has drawn Rs. 50,000 from the firm for his personal use during the year. Firm wants to charge 6% p.a. interest on this amount. Can the interest be charged, if partnership deed is silent in this matter?

Suresh and Ramesh are partners in a firm with capitals of Rs. 3,00,000 and 4,00,000 respectively. They do not have a partnership deed. Ramesh wants to share the profits in the ratio of Capitals. State with reason whether the claim is valid?

SOLUTION No, Ramesh’s claim is not valid as in the absence of partnership deed, profit are to be shared equally.

Continue ReadingSuresh and Ramesh are partners in a firm with capitals of Rs. 3,00,000 and 4,00,000 respectively. They do not have a partnership deed. Ramesh wants to share the profits in the ratio of Capitals. State with reason whether the claim is valid?

The partnership deed is silent on payment of salary’ to partners. Amita, a partner claimed that since she managed the business, she should get a monthly salary of Rs. 10,000. Is she entitled for the salary? Give reason.

SOLUTION Amita is not entitled for the salary.Reason: In the absence of the partnership deed or partnership deed is silent on payment of salary to partners, a partner is not…

Continue ReadingThe partnership deed is silent on payment of salary’ to partners. Amita, a partner claimed that since she managed the business, she should get a monthly salary of Rs. 10,000. Is she entitled for the salary? Give reason.

Alka, Barkha and Charu are partners in a firm having no partnership agreement. Alka, Barkha and Charu contributed Rs. 2,00.000, Rs. 3.00,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. Alka and Barkha desire that the profits should be divided in the ratio of capital contribution. Charu does not agree to this. How will you settle the dispute?

SOLUTION Since they have no partnership agreement, profits will be shared equally.

Continue ReadingAlka, Barkha and Charu are partners in a firm having no partnership agreement. Alka, Barkha and Charu contributed Rs. 2,00.000, Rs. 3.00,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. Alka and Barkha desire that the profits should be divided in the ratio of capital contribution. Charu does not agree to this. How will you settle the dispute?