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On the dissolution of the partnership firm the amount realised from sale of assets shall be applied in following order.

(a) Distributing the amount left among the partners in their profit sharing ratio

(b) Paying amount due to partner on account of loan advanced by him

(c) Paying amount due to the creditors

(d) Paying partners' capital account balances

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

As per Section 48 of the Indian Partnership Act, proceeds from sale of assets are applied in this order: (c) pay external creditors first, (b) repay partners' loans next, (d) pay partners' capital balances, and finally (a) distribute any surplus in the profit-sharing ratio.

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