A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. Their capitals (fixed)
are 1,00,000; * 80,000 and 70,000 respectively. For the year ended 31st March, 2020, interest
on capital was credited to them @ 9% p.a. instead of 12%. Give the adjustment Journal entry.
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A, B and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of A
2
1
,B
10
3
,C
5
1
after providing interest @ 5% on their respective capitals, viz., A Rs. 50,000; B Rs. 30,000 and C Rs. 20,000 and allowing B and C a salary of Rs. 5,000 each per annum. During the year ended 31st March, 2018, A has drawn Rs. 10,000 and B and C in addition to their salaries have drawn Rs. 2,500 and Rs.1,000 respectively. The Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2018 showed a net profit of Rs. 45,000 before charging (a) interest on capital and (b) partners' salaries. On 1st April, 2017, the balances in the Current Accounts of the partners were A (Cr.) Rs. 4,500; B (Cr.) Rs. 1,500 and C (Cr.) Rs. 1,000. Interest is not charged on Drawings or Current Account balances. Show Partners' Capital and Current Accounts as at 31st March, 2018 after division of profits In accordance with the partnership agreement.