Question 14 of 50beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Give two circumstances under which the fixed capitals of partners may change.

Correct Answer

Under the fixed capital method, the capital accounts of partners usually remain constant. However, the fixed capitals may change under the following two circumstances:

Firstly, the capital changes when additional capital is introduced by the partner into the firm. Secondly, it changes when a part of the capital is withdrawn by the partner in accordance with the agreement among the partners.

Apart from these two specific situations, all other transactions like share of profit or loss, interest on capital, and drawings are recorded in a separate account called the Partner's Current Account. This ensures the capital account balance remains fixed year after year.

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Explanation

The provided context explicitly states that under the fixed capital method, 'the capitals of the partners shall remain fixed unless additional capital is introduced or a part of the capital is withdrawn as per the agreement among the partners.' This sentence directly identifies the two circumstances asked for in the question.