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Which of the following would affect the Revaluation Account at the time of reconstitution of a partnership firm?

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✅ Correct Option: 1

In a partnership firm, a Revaluation Account is prepared during reconstitution to reflect changes in asset values and ensure fair treatment of partners' capital accounts.

Increase in assets: This directly affects the Revaluation Account. When assets are revalued upwards, the increase is recorded, impacting the partners' capital accounts based on their profit-sharing ratio.

Drawings against capital: This refers to withdrawals made by partners from their capital. While it affects individual capital accounts, it does not impact the Revaluation Account.

Interest on capital: This is a return given to partners on their invested capital. It is usually treated as an expense and does not influence the Revaluation Account.

Partner's salary: Similar to interest on capital, this is a distribution of profits and does not affect the Revaluation Account.

Thus, only an increase in assets is relevant for the Revaluation Account during reconstitution.

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