Calculation of Interest on Capital
Case (a)
Where there is no clean agreement except for interest on capitals
Profit for the year ended = ₹ 1,500
Total amount of interest = ₹ 1,800
Here, total amount of interest on capital is more than the profit available for distribution. Therefore, profit of Rs 1,500 is distributed between Moli and Bholi in the ratio of their interest on capital.
Particulars |
Moli |
: |
Bholi |
Interest on Capital |
1,200 |
: |
600 |
or, Ratio of interest on Capital |
2 |
: |
1 |
In case, there is a clear agreement that the interest on capital will be allowed even if the firm has incurred loss, then the whole amount of interest on capital is to be allowed to the partners.
Total Profit of the firm = ₹ 1,500
Therefore, loss to the firm amounts to ₹300. This loss is to shared by Moli and Bholi in their profit sharing ratio that is 2 : 3.