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Net loss of the firm as per profit and loss account for the year ending March 31, 2024 amounted to Rs. 75,000. Yaduvanshi, Madhulika and Vidushi are partners, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. Their fixed capitals on April 01, 2019 were: Yaduvanshi Rs. 5,00,000, Madhulika Rs. 4,00,000 and Vidushi Rs. 3,50,000. On the basis of the above information, pass the necessary journal entry

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Loss Distribution

Ratio = 2 : 2 : 1 (total 5 parts), Net Loss = Rs. 75,000

PartnerCalculationShare of Loss
Yaduvanshi2/5 × 75,000Rs. 30,000
Madhulika2/5 × 75,000Rs. 30,000
Vidushi1/5 × 75,000Rs. 15,000

Journal Entry

(Fixed Capital Method — loss transferred to Current Accounts)

ParticularsDr. (Rs.)Cr. (Rs.)
Yaduvanshi's Current A/c Dr.30,000—
Madhulika's Current A/c Dr.30,000—
Vidushi's Current A/c Dr.15,000—
    To Profit & Loss A/c—75,000

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