In case of dissolution, application of assets of the firm shall be applied in a particular manner and order.
Arrange the following steps in a sequence:
(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 the debts of the firm to the third parties.
(D) 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
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
In case of dissolution, application of assets of the firm shall be applied in a particular manner and order.
Arrange the following steps in a sequence:
(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 the debts of the firm to the third parties.
(D) 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
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Section 48 fixes the order of application of assets: outside creditors first, then partners' loans and advances, then partners' capitals, and finally the surplus is shared in the profit sharing ratio. Hence the sequence is (C), (D), (A), (B).
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