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X, Y and Z are partners in a firm. If M is admitted as a new partner, what would be its implication?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Admission of a New Partner - Implications

When M is admitted as a new partner in the firm of X, Y and Z, the old partnership is reconstituted.


Understanding the Concept

Partnership vs Firm:

  • Partnership = The relationship/agreement between partners
  • Firm = The business entity itself

What Happens on Admission of M?

Old Partnership (X, Y, Z):

  • The existing agreement between X, Y and Z comes to an end
  • Their profit-sharing ratio changes
  • Their mutual rights and obligations change

New Partnership (X, Y, Z, M):

  • A new partnership agreement is formed
  • M becomes a partner with specific rights and obligations
  • New profit-sharing ratio is determined
  • This is called Reconstitution of Partnership

The Firm:

  • The firm continues to exist
  • The business operations continue
  • Only the partnership relationship is reconstituted
  • The firm is NOT dissolved

Why Other Options are Incorrect:

Option 1 (Old firm would be dissolved): ❌

The firm continues to exist; only the partnership changes

Option 2 (Old firm and old partnership would be dissolved): ❌

The firm is not dissolved, it continues

Option 4 (Nothing is affected): ❌

The partnership agreement is definitely affected

Option 3 (Old partnership would be reconstituted): ✓

This correctly describes the change in partnership relationship while the firm continues

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