How is partners' current account treated or recorded in the dissolution of a partnership firm? Explain.
When Capital Accounts are maintained using fixed capital method, partners have current accounts as well. These accounts may have a debit or credit balance. Current accounts are closed by transfer to capital accounts. The entries are:
(in case of debit balance)
Partner's Capital A/c....Dr.
To Partner's Current A/c
(in case of credit balance)
Partner's Current A/c....Dr.
To Partner's Capital A/c
Realisation a/c is not involved.
(in case of debit balance)
Partner's Capital A/c....Dr.
To Partner's Current A/c
(in case of credit balance)
Partner's Current A/c....Dr.
To Partner's Capital A/c
Realisation a/c is not involved.