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A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ration of 3:2. Follwoing was the Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2018. (Ref. image)
Profit Rs.30,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was divided between the partners without allowing interest on capitals @ 12% p.a. and salary to A @ Rs.1,000 per month. During the year, A withdrew Rs.10,000 and B Rs.20,000.
Pass necessary adjustment Journal entry and show your working dearly.
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Solution

Rectification Entry is as follows:-
B's capital A/c Dr. 5280
To A's capital A/c 5280
(Being adjustment entry passed)

Calculation of Opening Capital
A B
Closing Capital 60,000 20,000
Add:Drawings 10,000 20,000
Less:Profits (18,000) (12,000)
Opening Capital 52,000 28,000
Interest on capital @12% 6240 3360

Table Showing Adjustments To be Made
Particulars A B
Interest on capital 6240 3360
Salary 12,000
Profit to be credited(30,000-12,000-6240-3360) 5040 3360
Less:wrongly credited profits(18,000) (12,000)
Net Effects 5280 (5280)

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