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The sum due to the retiring partner in case of retirement and to the legal representatives/ executors in case of death includes:

A. His share of goodwill

B. Credit balance of his current account

C. Salary/commission, if any

D. Provision for doubtful debts

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Share of goodwill, the credit balance of the current account and any salary or commission due are all amounts payable to the outgoing partner. Provision for doubtful debts is a charge created against debtors and belongs to the firm's valuation process, not to the sum payable.

Hence A, B and C only.

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