In case of dissolution of a firm, the assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied in the following manner and order:
A. In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital.
B. The residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in their profit sharing ratio.
C. In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital i.e. partner's loan.
D. In paying the debts of the firm to third parties.
Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:
In case of dissolution of a firm, the assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied in the following manner and order:
A. In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital.
B. The residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in their profit sharing ratio.
C. In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital i.e. partner's loan.
D. In paying the debts of the firm to third parties.
Choose the correct sequence from the options given below:
Solution
Section 48 of the Partnership Act, 1932 fixes the order: outside creditors are paid first, then partners' loans and advances, then partners' capitals, and any surplus remaining is distributed among partners in their profit sharing ratio.
Order: D, C, A, B.
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