Which of the following will lead to the Reconstitution of a partnership Firm?
(A) Admission of a new partner
(B) Change in the profit sharing ratio among the existing partners
(C) Retirement of an existing partner
(D) Death of a partner
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following will lead to the Reconstitution of a partnership Firm?
(A) Admission of a new partner
(B) Change in the profit sharing ratio among the existing partners
(C) Retirement of an existing partner
(D) Death of a partner
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Reconstitution of a partnership firm occurs when there is any change in the existing agreement among partners. This includes changes in the number of partners or changes in their profit sharing arrangement.
Let's examine each statement:
(A) Admission of a new partner → When a new partner joins, the partnership is reconstituted as the composition of partners changes and a new agreement is formed.
(B) Change in the profit sharing ratio among the existing partners → Even without any change in the number of partners, when existing partners decide to alter their profit sharing ratio, it amounts to reconstitution. The old partnership agreement ends and a new one begins with revised terms.
(C) Retirement of an existing partner → When a partner retires, the number of partners reduces and the continuing partners need to form a new agreement, leading to reconstitution.
(D) Death of a partner → Death of a partner dissolves the existing partnership agreement. The remaining partners must reconstitute the firm to continue business.
All four events - (A), (B), (C) and (D) - result in the reconstitution of a partnership firm as each involves a fundamental change in either the composition of partners or their agreed terms.
Correct Answer: Option 3
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