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Q1 What are the different ways in which a partner can retire from the firm?
Ans: The following are the different ways in which a partner can retire from a firm.
(i) With the consent of all other partners: A partner must take the consent of all the co-partners of the firm before his/her retirement. Thereafter, the partner can retire from the firm if and only if all the partners agree on the decision of his/her retirement.
(ii) With an express agreement by all the partners: In case of written agreement among the partners a partner may retire from the firm by expressing his/her intention of leaving the firm though a notice to the other partners of the firm.
(iii) By giving a written notice: If partnership among the partners is at will then a partner may retire by giving notice in writing to all the other partners informing them about his/her intention to retire.
Q2 Write the various matters that need adjustments at the time of retirement of partner/partners.
Ans: The following are the various matters that need to be adjusted at the time of retirement of partners/partner.
1. Calculation of new gaining ratio of all the remaining partners of the firm.
2. Calculation of new ratio of the remaining partners of the firm.
3. Calculation of goodwill of the new firm and its accounting treatment.
4. Revaluation of assets and liabilities of the new firm.
5. Distribution of accumulated profits and losses and reserves among all the partners (including the retiring partner).
6. Treatment of Joint Life Policy
7. Settlement of the amount due to the retiring partner
8. Adjustment of capital accounts of the remaining partners in their new profit sharing ratio.