what is dissolution of partnership

What Is Dissolution Of Partnership?Meaning:- When the relation between all the partners ofthe firm comes to an end, this is called dissolution ofthe firm.

Dissolution ofpartnership is different from thedissolution of firm. When any of

the partners dies, retires or become insolvent but if the remaining partners still agree to continue the business of

the partnership firm, then it is dissolution ofpartnership not the dissolution of firm. Dissolution of partnership changes

the mutual relations of the partners. But in case of dissolution of firm, all the relations and the business of the

firm comes to an end.

Modes of Dissolution:- A firm may be dissolved in any of the following ways:-

1. By Consent:- A partnership firm can be dissolved any time with the consent of all the partners whether

thepartnership is at will or for a fixed duration.

2. By Agreement:- A partnership can be dissolved in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Deed or of the

separate agreement.

3. Compulsory Dissolution:- In case, any of the following events take place then it becomes compulsory for the

firm to dissolute: -

(i) Insolvency of Partners:- In case all the partners or all the partners except one become insolvent.

(ii) Unlawful Business:- In case the firm’s business become unlawful on the happening of a subsequent event. e.g.

trading with alien country.

4. Dissolution on the happening of contingent event:- A firm may be dissolved on the happening of any of the

following contingent event:-

(i) Expiry of Fixed Period:- If the firm is constituted for fixed period, then the firm is dissolves automatically.

(ii) On achievement of specific task:- If the firm has been constituted for the achievement of specific task, on

achievement of that task, firm ceases to exist.

(iii) Death of Partner:- Death of any of the partner dissolves the partnership.

(iv) Insolvency of Partner:- The insolvency of any of the partner may dissolve the firm.

(v) Resignation of Partner:- Resignation by any of the partners dissolves the partnership.

5. Dissolution By Notice:- In case of partnership at will, a partner can dissolve it by giving written notice

of dissolution to other partners duly signed by him.

6. Dissolution by Court:- The court may order for the dissolution of the firm on the following grounds:-

(i) Insanity of Partner:- On the application of any of the partner, court may order for the dissolution of the firm if a

partner has become of an unsound mind.

(ii) Incapacity of Partner:- If a partner has become permanent in capable of discharging his duties and obligations

then court may order for the dissolution of firm on the application of any of the partner.

(iii) Misconduct of Partner:- If any partner other than partner suing is responsible for any loss to the firm, then the

court may order for the dissolution of the firm.

(iv) Constant breach of agreement by partner:- The court may order for the dissolution of the firm if the partner

other than the suing partner is found guilty for constant breach of agreement and it becomes impossible to continue

the business with such partner.

(v) Transfer of Interest:- When any of the partner other than the suing partner transfers whole of its share to the

third party for permanently.

(vi) Continuous Losses:- The court may order for dissolution if the firm is continuously suffering losses and there is

no more capital available for the future growth of the firm.

(vii) Just and Equitable:- The court may order for dissolution on any other ground which court think is just, fair and

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Dissolution Of Partnership

Apartnershipmay be dissolved by mutual consent, by expiration of predetermined time, by death of one of the partners, by insanity, by the bankruptcy of either partner, or by the court for any good cause, such as dishonesty of one partner against the rest, or incapacity caused by habitual drunkenness or conviction of any crime. A partner may withdraw at any time if no time for the continuation of the partnership is mentioned in the articles of agreement, but he must give due notice of his intention to the other partners.

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If the time for the continuance of the partnership is mentioned, a partner can nevertheless withdraw at any time, but he is responsible to the firm fordamagescaused by the breach of his promise. If a partner dies the surviving partners alone have the right to settle up the business. To his heirs and legal representatives they need only to render an account of the business.

Notice To Be Given

Upon the dissolution of a partnership by mutual consent it should be indorsed on the articles of copartnership and a notice given in some prominent newspaper. Special notice should also be sent to each one of the creditors of the firm.

Authority of Partners- As a general rule the whole firm and each member of it is bound by the acts and contracts of one partner, because in law the act or contract of one is regarded as the act of all. Each is regarded as the agent of all without any express authority being given. Thus,loans, purchases,sales,assignments, pledges, or mortgages effected by one partner on the partnership account, and with good faith in the third party, are binding on all the firm. So is also release by one a release; notice to one is notice to all; demand of one is demand of all. In matters, however, not connected with the partnership, but intended for his own personalinterests, the firm is not bound.

Liability Of The Several Partners

For thepaymentof partnership debts the property of the firm, both real and personal, as also that of each individual partner, is held responsible for amount of the unpaid partnership debt.

Individual Debts Of Partners

A partner having individual debts makes the firm liable for such debts for his interest in the firm after the firm debts are deducted, the firm liabilities always having precedence.

Liabilities Of A New Partner

A new partner entering a firm cannot be held for firm debts contracted previous to his admission.

Sale Of Partner's Interest

An assignment of interest by one partner must be assented to by the other partner or partners.

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Dissolution of partnership vs. Dissolution of firm.

Dissolution of partnership and Dissolution of firm are two different terms. Dissolution of partnership means

termination of existing partnership agreement and the formation of a new aggreement which can be due to any

reason like admission of a new partner or death or retirement of an old partner. In the case of dissolution of

partnership the remaining partners may agree to carry on the business under a new agreement. Whereas Dissolution

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of Partnership firm means that the firm is closing down its business. In the case of dissolution of firm the Assets of the

business are sold, Liabilities are paid off and the accounts of the partners are settled out of the remaining amount.

Dissolution of partnership

Partnership is dissolved in the following circumstances:

1) At the time of admission of a new partner;

2) On the retirement/death of an old partner;

3) At the time of change in profit sharing ratio among existing partners;

4) If any partner is declared insolvent;

5) On the expulsion of any partner;

6) On the expiry of the pariod of partnership.

Thus this is clear from the above discussion that in the case of dissolution of the partnership the firm may continue

under a new agreement whereas in the case of dissolution of partnership firm the business of the firm comes to an

end.

PARTNERSHIP DISSOLUTION AGREEMENT

By signing this agreement ("Agreement") the Partners of {name of Partnership and/or business), henceforth known as "Partnership" acknowledge and consent to dissolving said Partnership on the {date} of {month}, {year}.

The names of the Partners in this Partnership are as follows:

{list of names of Partners}

The previously listed Partners undersign this Agreement and acknowledge and agree to the following provisions:

LIQUIDATING PARTNER. The Partners agree that {Name} will be named the "Liquidating Partner." As such, {Name} will be responsible for {details on what is expected from the Liquidating Partner, including determining liabilities and assets, distributing the assets,

dealing with taxes, etc.} . Partners may also mutually agree upon a separate representative to act on their behalf in this matter.

SELLING PARTNER. {If this is not a complete dissolution of the Partnership, and only one partner, or some of the partners, are leaving, here is where you enter information on who the selling partner is, who will be purchasing the selling partner's interest, what the cost of the interest is, etc.} .

INVENTORY. The Liquidating Partner, or other representative agreed upon by the Partners, will be responsible for determining the extent of the inventory, if any, of the Partnership. Liquidating Partner or representative will also be responsible for determining what will become of the inventory. Liquidating Partner has the right to sell and/or otherwise distribute the inventory, particularly if doing so will allow Partnership to diminish its liabilities and/or debts.

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT. Liquidating Partner, or other representative, will provide all Partners with a Statement of Account for the Partnership. Said Statement will include a complete list of inventory, as well as any assets, liabilities, and/or debts belonging to the company. Statement of Account will become a matter of record in the Partnership's books, and Partners may access said books according to the rules listed in the original Partnership Agreement.

ALLOCATION OF LIABILITIES AND/OR DEBTS. Liquidating Partner, or other representative, shall determine, through the course of evaluating inventory and completing the Statement of Account, any liabilities and/or debts the Partnership has incurred. Liquidating Partner, or other representative, shall then use the appropriate means to rectify said liabilities and/or assets. If there is a provision in the original Partnership Agreement for this procedure, Liquidating Partner must follow that Agreement. If not, Liquidating Partner, by virtue of his/her position, has the right to take care of any liabilities and/or debts in the most efficient and positive manner possible for the Partnership.

DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS. Liquidating Partner, or other representative, will distribute the assets, less any liabilities or debts, to the Partners in the manner established by the original Partnership Agreement. If no such provision was included in the Partnership Agreement, Partners must agree to a method for distribution. If no agreement is possible, Partners agree to take the matter to a third-party arbitrator for settlement.

TAX OBLIGATIONS. Liquidating Partner, or other representative, shall determine the tax obligations of the Partnership and/or the Partners. Liquidating Partner, or other representative, shall then prepare and file all required tax forms and/or returns.

RELEASE. Each Partner releases all other partners from any and all known claims, actions, and demands arising as a result of the Partnership. Release does not prevent a Partner from bringing suit under this Dissolution Agreement, should this Agreement not be fulfilled according to the rules set forth.

INDEMNIFICATION. Partners agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Liquidating Partner from claims, damages, or obligations of any kind with regard to his/her duties in liquidating this Partnership, unless claims or losses come as a result of the Liquidating Partner's breach of contract and/or unethical behavior.

DISPUTES. Should the Partners have any disputes with regard to this Agreement, {description of what will be done, such as seeking a third party arbitrator}.

SEVERABILITY. If one or more sections of this Agreement are declared invalid, those sections are null and void, but all other sections remain enforceable.

JURISDICTION. This Agreement is bound by the laws and regulations of the State of {State Name}.

By signing below, the Partners agree to dissolve {Name of Partnership} freely and willingly, according to the terms listed above.

Dissolving a Partnership

Ending a partnershipAny partner can, subject to any agreement that's in place, end the partnership and effectively bring the business to a close.

Partnerships may be dissolved when:

the term of the partnership has expired

one partner has given notice to the other partner(s)

the partnership is now illegal e.g. one partner can no longer legally own a business

there is a court order

there is a death of a partner or the business has gone bankrupt.When a partnership is dissolved or a partner retires, according to the Partnership Act 1958 (s41), a notice must be placed in a Government Gazette and in at least one newspaper circulating in each district in which the business operates.

Watch out! If all the partner(s) are not in agreement about the dissolution the retiring partner may continue to be liable for debts and defaults if the business continues to be run by the remaining partner(s).

A retiring partner should remove their name from the Register of Business names, and give notice within a month to Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) providing details of the end of ownership of the Business Name. It is a requirement under the Business Names Act 1962 that all persons who were the owners immediately before the end of ownership by the retiring owner sign the form.

If the notice is not signed by the remaining partner(s), the retiring partner will continue to be at risk of being sued for debts and defaults of the remaining partner(s) after the dissolution.

In the absence of a written agreement, S48 of the Partnership Act 1958 sets out the rules how the assets of the business are to be disposed of.

Ending a Limited Partnership There is a different process for ending a limited partnership. To end a limited partnership you need to notify CAV using Form P6 (see External Links) within seven days of ending a limited partnership.

There are three ways a limited partnership can end:

changing from being a Limited Partnership: a limited partnership can be ended only when it has

no more limited partners. This means all limited partners take on unlimited liability or leave the

partnership. It also requires all the partners to agree to change the business from being a limited

partnership to a partnership in which all partners equally share in the management and liabilities of

the business.

dissolving a Limited Partnership: subject to the terms of the partnership agreement, there are

certain restrictions when dissolving a limited partnership. A limited partner cannot dissolve a limited

partnership by issuing a notice on their own

The general partner(s) or the other limited partner(s) cannot dissolve a limited partnership on the

basis that the limited partner:

o has allowed their share of the partnership property to be used as collateral (charged for) debts

outside of the partnership

o has died

o has become bankrupt

o has retired

o is a body corporate and has become dissolved.

winding up a Limited Partnership: When the partners agree to wind up a limited partnership, it

must be carried out by the general partners, unless a Court or Tribunal orders differently.For more information on dissolution of a Limited Partnership contact CAV (see External Links).

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NIKET PATELUNIT 3 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP FIRMIN

TRODUCTION When the business of the firm is closed down and the relat

ion of partners comes to an end, the firm is said to have been dissolved. The

re is a distinction between the dissolution of partnership and dissolution of

firm. When one or more partners sever their connections with the firm bu

t the remaining partners continue to carry on business, it is the dissoluti

on of partnership. But when there is a complete breakdown of relations a

mong all the partners and the business is closed down, it is termed as dissolu

tion lf the firm, in this chapter; we shall deal with accounts of the

relationship when the firm is dissolved.DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP AND

FIRM: At this stage, let us make clear the meaning of “Dissolution of fi

rm” and “Dissolution of Partnership”. According to Section 39 of the Indian p

artnership Act, “The dissolution of Partnership between all the partner

s of a firm is called the dissolution of firm.” Thus dissolution of the firm me

ans the complete and total cessation of legal relations amongst all partne

rs in dissolution of firms, the business of partnership is closed and after paym

ent of all liabilities, the capital is returned to partners.But in ca

se of retirement, death or insolvency of a partner, if the remaining p

artners continue the old business of the firm, there is dissolution of partn

ership. In this case the firm is not dissolved but, only firm is re-cons

tituted, In short, dissolution of partnership does not necessarily involve th

e dissolution of firm but dissolution of firm is necessary involves dissolution of

partnership.CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISSOLUTION: The dissolution of partn

ership takes place under the following circumstances.a)When the firm w

as constituted for a fixed term, on the expiry of that term.b)On the co

mpletion of particular venture, if constituted for a purpose.c)On the de

ath of a partner.d)On the insolvency of a partner.e)On the retireme

nt of a partner.A firm is dissolved under the following circumstances:(1)W

hen all the partners agree to dissolve the firm.(2)When all the partne

rs of all partners except one are declared insolvent.(3)When all business

of the firm becomes unlawful.

age DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL(4)Whe

n the partnership is at will, on any partner giving notice in writing

to all the other partners of his intention to dissolve the firm.(5)When t

he court orders the dissolution of the firm.Under the following circumstance

s, the court will order the dissolution of the firm.(a)When a partner bec

omes of unsound mind.(b)When a partner has become permanently incapable

of performing duties(c)When a partner is guilty of misconduct which

is likely to affect business.(d)When a partner persistently commits brea

ch of partnership agreement(e)When a partner has transferred whole of h

is interest in the firm to a third party(f)When the business cannot be

carried on except at a loss.(g)On any other ground which appears to the c

ourt just and equitable.MODE OF SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS: When a fi

rm is dissolved, the assets are sold off and out of the proceeds the liabili

ties of the firm are paid off, then the surplus is applied in payment o

f partner’s loan, if any. Finally, the capital of the partners is ret

urned. When there is an agreement among the partners as to the way in

which the accounts are to be settled, the accounts should be settled accor

dingly. If there is not such agreement, the provision of sec. 48 of the

Indian Partnership Act, 1932 applies. The said provisions are as follows:In

settling the accounts of a firm after dissolution, the following rules shal

l be observed, subject to agreement by the partners:a)Losses including def

iciencies of capital shall be paid first out off profits, next out of c

apital and lastly, if necessary by the partners individually in the

proportion in which they were entitled to share profits.b)The assets of the

firm, including any sums contributed by the partners to make up def

iciencies of capital, shall be applied in the following manner and orde

r:1)In the paying the debts of the firm to third parties.2)In paying

to each partner ratably what is due to him from the firm for advances

as distinguished from capital.3)In paying to each partner ratably wha

t is due him on account of capital, and

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residue, if any, shall be divided among the partners in the proportion

in which they were entitled to share point.STEPS TO BE TAKEN ON DIS

SOLUTION: The above provisions of the partnership Act suggest the followin

g steps to be taken on dissolution of the firm.1)All the assets of the firm,

including goodwill are sold or disposed off in any other way (E.g. a par

tner may take over an asset)2)The amount so realized is applied in payin

g off third party liabilities in the first balance.3)If any one or m

ore partners have advanced loan to the firm in addition to his capital,

then these loan are repaid next after repayment of third party liab

ilities.4)Now, partners will ne paid what is due to them on capital ac

counts. If the surplus is not enough to return the full amount of capital,

then the partner are paid ratably5)Surplus, if any, left after ret

urning capitals is paid to the partners in their profit sharing ratio.F

irm debts and private Debts: The liability of partners is unlimited, in the sens

e that the private property of the partners can also be utilized for p

ayment of rim’s debts. But, according to partnership Act, private prop

erty of any partner must be utilized first in payment of partner’s

private debts. Similarly, firm’s assets are first applied in payment

of firm’s debts and if there is any surplus, then the share of a partne

r in the said surplus can be utilized in payment of the private deb

ts.ENTRIES ON DISSOLUTION RELIZATION ACCOINT: On dissolution of a f

irm, books of account are closed. For this purpose all assets of the firm are

disposed off and liabilities paid off. For closing the account of assets and

liabilities, the ‘Realization Account’ is opened. All the assets and lia

bilities are transferred to this account.In case of admission or retirement

of a partner, Profit and loss account is opened to record the increase

and decrease in the value of asset and liabilities. Realization account

is not necessary in this case as the business is to continue and assets are not

to be disposed off. The book values of assets and liabilities are transferred

to realization account, as these accounts are to be closed. Assets have debit

balances, hence they are credited in order to close those account

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e shown on debit side of realization account. Similarly, liabilities hav

e credit balances and they are debited to close them and are transferr

ed to the credit of realization account.ENTERIES ON DISSOLUTIONTRANSA

CTIONA/C TO BE DEBITEDA/C TO BE CREDITED1.Closing account of assets2.Cl

osing account liabilities3.On sale of assets4.On payments of liabilities

5.On payment of dissolution exp.6.Distributing realization profit7.On pa

yment of partner’s loan8.Distributing General Reserve9.Settling par

tners Cap.(Dr.)10.Returning capitals to partnersRealization A/c Dr

Liabilities A/c DrCash/Bank A/c DrRealization A/c DrRealization A/c D

rRealization A/c DrPartner’s loan A/c DrGeneral reserve A/c DrCash/B

ank A/c DrPartner’s capital A/c DrAssets A/c Cr.Realization A/c Cr.Re

alization A/c Cr.Cash/Bank A/c Cr.Cash/bank A/c Cr.Partner’s Capital

A/c Cr.Cash/Bank A/c Cr.Partner’s capital A/c Cr.Partner’s capita

l A/c Cr.Cash/Bank A/c Cr. Remember that while solving the example.

All the balance given in the B/s must be transferred to following four

accounts.1)Realization account2)Partner’s capital account3)Cash/Bank

Account4)Partner’s Loan A/c (if any)REALIZATION ACCOUNT

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ULARRs.PARTICULARRs.To sundry assets (Entry no.1)…. Land and bu

ilding…. Plant and machinery…. Stock…. Deb

torsTo Cash/Bank Payment of liabilities…. (Entry no

4A)…. Creditors…. Bills payable…. Contin

gent liabilities.To partner’s Capital A/c Liabilities taken

over (entry no. 4B)To cash Account Dissolution exps.…..

(entry no 5)To balance being profit transferred to partner’s

capital A/c (Entry no. 6A)…………..………………….……………By sundry liab

ilities(entry 2)Creditors….Bills payable….Bank drafts….By Cash/Bank

Sales proceeds of Assets(Entry 4)Land and building….Plant and machiner

y….By Partners Capital AccountAssets taken over….(Entry No.3B)By Balanc

e being loss transformed to partners capital account(entry no.6B)........

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expenses are paid by the firm. The same is debited to realization accou

nt and credited to Cash Account1)At times, one of the partners may ag

ree to bear the expenses. In such case, if the firm pays the expenses, it

should be debited to capital account of the said partner and not to the

realization account; the corresponding credit being given to cash Accoun

t.2)If the partner undertakes to bear the expenses. And when he pays

the expenses, there should be no entry in the firm’s books.3)It may be agr

eed upon among the partners that one of them will be paid a fixed remu

neration for attending to the dissolution work, but he is required to bear

the dissolution expenses. In such a circumstance, the fixed remuneration

is debited to Realization Account and credited to his Capital account.

No entry is made in the firm’s book when he (partner) pays the realizat

ion expenses.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP FIRM — Document Transcript

CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISSOLUTION: The dissolution of partnership takes

place under the following circumstances. a) When the firm was constituted

for a fixed term, on the expiry of that term. b) On the completion of particular

venture, if constituted for a purpose. c) On the death of a partner. d) On the

insolvency of a partner. e) On the retirement of a partner. A firm is dissolved

under the following circumstances: (1) When all the partners agree to

dissolve the firm. (2) When all the partners of all partners except one are

declared insolvent. (3) When all business of the firm becomes unlawful.

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP AND FIRM: At this stage, let us make clear

the meaning of “Dissolution of firm” and “Dissolution of Partnership”.

According to Section 39 of the Indian partnership Act, “The dissolution of

Partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of

firm.” Thus dissolution of the firm means the complete and total cessation of

legal relations amongst all partners in dissolution of firms, the business of

partnership is closed and after payment of all liabilities, the capital is

returned to partners. But in case of retirement, death or insolvency of a

partner, if the remaining partners continue the old business of the firm, there

is dissolution of partnership. In this case the firm is not dissolved but, only

firm is re-constituted, In short, dissolution of partnership does not necessarily

involve the dissolution of firm but dissolution of firm is necessary involves

dissolution of partnership. INTRODUCTION When the business of the firm is

closed down and the relation of partners comes to an end, the firm is said to

have been dissolved. There is a distinction between the dissolution of

partnership and dissolution of firm. When one or more partners sever their

connections with the firm but the remaining partners continue to carry on

business, it is the dissolution of partnership. But when there is a complete

breakdown of relations among all the partners and the business is closed

down, it is termed as dissolution lf the firm, in this chapter; we shall deal with

accounts of the relationship when the firm is dissolved. 1. 1|Page

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL UNIT 3 DISSOLUTION OF

PARTNERSHIP FIRM

MODE OF SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS: When a firm is dissolved, the assets

are sold off and out of the proceeds the liabilities of the firm are paid off, then

the surplus is applied in payment of partner’s loan, if any. Finally, the capital

of the partners is returned. When there is an agreement among the partners

as to the way in which the accounts are to be settled, the accounts should be

settled accordingly. If there is not such agreement, the provision of sec. 48 of

the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 applies. The said provisions are as follows: In

settling the accounts of a firm after dissolution, the following rules shall be

observed, subject to agreement by the partners: a) Losses including

deficiencies of capital shall be paid first out off profits, next out of capital and

lastly, if necessary by the partners individually in the proportion in which they

were entitled to share profits. b) The assets of the firm, including any sums

contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be

applied in the following manner and order: 1) In the paying the debts of the

firm to third parties. 2) In paying to each partner ratably what is due to him

from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital. 3) In paying to each

partner ratably what is due him on account of capital, and2. 2|Page

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL (4) When the partnership is at

will, on any partner giving notice in writing to all the other partners of his

intention to dissolve the firm. (5) When the court orders the dissolution of the

firm. Under the following circumstances, the court will order the dissolution of

the firm. (a) When a partner becomes of unsound mind. (b) When a partner

has become permanently incapable of performing duties (c) When a partner

is guilty of misconduct which is likely to affect business. (d) When a partner

persistently commits breach of partnership agreement (e) When a partner

has transferred whole of his interest in the firm to a third party (f) When the

business cannot be carried on except at a loss. (g) On any other ground

which appears to the court just and equitable.

STEPS TO BE TAKEN ON DISSOLUTION: The above provisions of the

partnership Act suggest the following steps to be taken on dissolution of the

firm. 1) All the assets of the firm, including goodwill are sold or disposed off

in any other way (E.g. a partner may take over an asset) 2) The amount so

realized is applied in paying off third party liabilities in the first balance. 3) If

any one or more partners have advanced loan to the firm in addition to

his3. 3|Page DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL 4) The residue, if

any, shall be divided among the partners in the proportion in which they were

entitled to share point. ENTRIES ON DISSOLUTION RELIZATION ACCOINT: On

dissolution of a firm, books of account are closed. For this purpose all assets

of the firm are disposed off and liabilities paid off. For closing the account of

assets and liabilities, the ‘Realization Account’ is opened. All the assets and

liabilities are transferred to this account. In case of admission or retirement

of a partner, Profit and loss account is opened to record the increase and

decrease in the value of asset and liabilities. Realization account is not

necessary in this case as the business is to continue and assets are not to be

disposed off. The book values of assets and liabilities are transferred to

realization account, as these accounts are to be closed. Assets have debit

balances, hence they are credited in order to close those accountcapital,

then these loan are repaid next after repayment of third party liabilities. 4)

Now, partners will ne paid what is due to them on capital accounts. If the

surplus is not enough to return the full amount of capital, then the partner

are paid ratably 5) Surplus, if any, left after returning capitals is paid to the

partners in their profit sharing ratio. Firm debts and private Debts: The

liability of partners is unlimited, in the sense that the private property of the

partners can also be utilized for payment of rim’s debts. But, according to

partnership Act, private property of any partner must be utilized first in

payment of partner’s private debts. Similarly, firm’s assets are first applied in

payment of firm’s debts and if there is any surplus, then the share of a

partner in the said surplus can be utilized in payment of the private debts.

4. 4|Page DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL and are shown on

debit side of realization account. Similarly, liabilities have credit balances and

they are debited to close them and are transferred to the credit of realization

account. ENTERIES ON DISSOLUTION TRANSACTION A/C TO BE DEBITED A/C

TO BE CREDITED 1. Closing account of assets Realization A/c Dr Assets A/c

Cr. 2. Closing account liabilities Liabilities A/c Dr Realization A/c Cr. 3. On sale

of assets Cash/Bank A/c Dr Realization A/c Cr. 4. On payments of liabilities

Realization A/c Dr Cash/Bank A/c Cr. 5. On payment of dissolution Realization

A/c Dr Cash/bank A/c Cr. exp. 6. Distributing realization profit Realization A/c

Dr Partner’s Capital A/c Cr. 7. On payment of partner’s loan Partner’s loan A/c

Dr Cash/Bank A/c Cr. 8. Distributing General Reserve General reserve A/c Dr

Partner’s capital A/c Cr. 9. Settling partners Cap.(Dr.) Cash/Bank A/c Dr

Partner’s capital A/c Cr. 10. Returning capitals to Partner’s capital A/c Dr

Cash/Bank A/c Cr. partners Remember that while solving the example. All the

balance given in the B/s must be transferred to following four accounts. 1)

Realization account 2) Partner’s capital account 3) Cash/Bank Account 4)

Partner’s Loan A/c (if any) REALIZATION ACCOUNT

5. 5|Page DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL PARTICULAR Rs.

PARTICULAR Rs.To sundry assets (Entry no.1)…. By sundry liabilities Land

and building …. (entry 2) Plant and machinery …. Creditors …. Stock …. Bills

payable …. Debtors ………….. Bank drafts …. .............To Cash/Bank By

Cash/Bank Payment of liabilities …. Sales proceeds of Assets (Entry no 4A) ….

(Entry 4) Creditors …. Land and building …. Bills payable …. Plant and

machinery …. ……………. Contingent liabilities. …………… By Partners Capital

AccountTo partner’s Capital A/c Assets taken over …. Liabilities taken over

……. (Entry No.3B) ……………. (entry no. 4B) By Balance being lossTo cash

Account transformed to partners capital Dissolution exps. ….. account

…………… (entry no 5) (entry no.6B)To balance being profittransferred to

partner’s capitalA/c (Entry no. 6A) ……………

…………… ........................Generally the expenses are paid by the firm. The

same is debited to realization account and credited toCash Account 1) At

times, one of the partners may agree to bear the expenses. In such case, if

the firm pays the expenses, it should be debited to capital account of the

said partner and not to the realization account; the corresponding credit

being given to cash Account. 2) If the partner undertakes to bear the

expenses. And when he pays the expenses, there should be no entry in the

firm’s books. 3) It may be agreed upon among the partners that one of them

will be paid a fixed remuneration for attending to the dissolution work, but he

is required to bear the dissolution expenses. In such a circumstance, the

fixed remuneration is debited to Realization Account and credited to his

Capital account. No entry is made in the firm’s book when he (partner) pays

the realization expenses.

GOOD WILL ON DISSOLUTION: Treatment of goodwill is similar to that of

other assets on dissolution 1) When goodwill appears in the B/s on the date

of dissolution, it should be transferred to the debit side of realization account.

Any Amount realized on sale of goodwill should then be credited of realization

account like any other asset. If nothing is realized, from goodwill; naturally no

entry is made in the realization Account for its realization. 2) If goodwill does

not appear in the books, the question of transferring to the debit side of

realization account does not arise. When some thing is realized on sale of

unrecorded goodwill, it should be credited to Realization account which is

ultimately transferred to the credit side of the partner’s Capital Accounts.

Thus, partners get the benefit of goodwill.6. 6|Page DISSOLUTION OF

PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL

1 | Page DISSOLUTION OF PA

RTNERSHIP NIKET PATELUNIT 3 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSH

IP FIRMINTRODUCTION When the business of the firm is closed down a

nd the relation of partners comes to an end, the firm is said to have been

dissolved. There is a distinction between the dissolution of partnership a

nd dissolution of firm. When one or more partners sever their connections with

the firm but the remaining partners continue to carry on business, it i

s the dissolution of partnership. But when there is a complete breakdown

of relations among all the partners and the business is closed down, it is t

ermed as dissolution lf the firm, in this chapter; we shall deal with a

ccounts of the relationship when the firm is dissolved.DISSOLUTION OF PAR

TNERSHIP AND FIRM: At this stage, let us make clear the meaning of

“Dissolution of firm” and “Dissolution of Partnership”. According to Section 39 of

the Indian partnership Act, “The dissolution of Partnership between all

the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of firm.” Thus dissolution of

the firm m

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age DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATELUNIT

3 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP FIRMINTRODUCTION When the

business of the firm is closed down and the relation of partners comes to an

end, the firm is said to have been dissolved. There is a distinction bet

ween the dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm. When one or more

partners sever their connections with the firm but the remaining partn

ers continue to carry on business, it is the dissolution of partnership. But

when there is a complete breakdown of relations among all the partners a

nd the business is closed down, it is termed as dissolution lf the firm, in t

his chapter; we shall deal with accounts of the relationship when the f

irm is dissolved.DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP AND FIRM: At this stage,

let us make clear the meaning of “Dissolution of firm” and “Dissolution of Part

nership”. According to Section 39 of the Indian partnership Act, “The d

issolution of Partnership between all the partners of a firm is called t

he dissolution of firm.” Thus dissolution of the firm means the complete and tot

al cessation of legal relations amongst all partners in dissolution of firms,

the business of partnership is closed and after payment of all liabilitie

s, the capital is returned to partners.But in case of retirement, deat

h or insolvency of a partner, if the remaining partners continue the ol

d business of the firm, there is dissolution of partnership. In this case t

he firm is not dissolved but, only firm is re-constituted, In short, dissolu

tion of partnership does not necessarily involve the dissolution of firm but

dissolution of firm is necessary involves dissolution of partnership.CIRCUMST

ANCES OF DISSOLUTION: The dissolution of partnership takes place unde

r the following circumstances.a)When the firm was constituted for a fixe

d term, on the expiry of that term.b)On the completion of particular

venture, if constituted for a purpose.c)On the death of a partner.d)On

the insolvency of a partner.e)On the retirement of a partner.A firm

is dissolved under the following circumstances:(1)When all the partners a

gree to dissolve the firm.(2)When all the partners of all partners excep

t one are declared insolvent.(3)When all business of the firm becomes unl

awful.

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ion expenses.

age DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATELGOOD

WILL ON DISSOLUTION: Treatment of goodwill is similar to that of othe

r assets on dissolution1)When goodwill appears in the B/s on the date of dissolut

ion, it should be transferred to the debit side of realization account. A

ny Amount realized on sale of goodwill should then be credited of realiz

ation account like any other asset. If nothing is realized, from goodwill;

naturally no entry is made in the realization Account for its realizat

ion.2)If goodwill does not appear in the books, the question of transferrin

g to the debit side of realization account does not arise. When some thing

is realized on sale of unrecorded goodwill, it should be credited to Reali

zation account which is ultimately transferred to the credit side of th

e partner’s Capital Accounts. Thus, partners get the benefit of goodwi

ll.

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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP AND FIRM: At this stage, let us make clear

the meaning of “Dissolution of firm” and “Dissolution of Partnership”.

According to Section 39 of the Indian partnership Act, “The dissolution of

Partnership between all the partners of a firm is called the dissolution of

firm.” Thus dissolution of the firm means the complete and total cessation of

legal relations amongst all partners in dissolution of firms, the business of

partnership is closed and after payment of all INTRODUCTION When the


end, the firm is said to have been dissolved. There is a distinction between

the dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm. When one or more

partners sever their connections with the firm but the remaining partners

continue to carry on business, it is the dissolution of partnership. But when

there is a complete breakdown of relations among all the partners and the

business is closed down, it is termed as dissolution lf the firm, in this chapter;

we shall deal with accounts of the relationship when the firm is dissolved. 1.

1|Page DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL UNIT 3 DISSOLUTION OF

PARTNERSHIP FIRM CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISSOLUTION: The dissolution of

partnership takes place under the following circumstances. a) When the firm

was constituted for a fixed term, on the expiry of that term. b) On the

completion of particular venture, if constituted for a purpose. c) On the death

of a partner. d) On the insolvency of a partner. e) On the retirement of a

partner. A firm is dissolved under the following circumstances: (1) When all

the partners agree to dissolve the firm. (2) When all the partners of all

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partners except one are declared insolvent. (3) When all business of the firm

becomes unlawful.liabilities, the capital is returned to partners. But in case

of retirement, death or insolvency of a partner, if the remaining partners

continue the old business of the firm, there is dissolution of partnership. In

this case the firm is not dissolved but, only firm is re-constituted, In short,

dissolution of partnership does not necessarily involve the dissolution of firm

but dissolution of firm is necessary involves dissolution of partnership.

MODE OF SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS: When a firm is dissolved, the assets

are sold off and out of the proceeds the liabilities of the firm are paid off, then

the surplus is applied in payment of partner’s loan, if any. Finally, the capital

of the partners is returned. When there is an agreement among the partners

as to the way in which the accounts are to be settled, the accounts should be

settled accordingly. If there is not such agreement, the provision of sec. 48 of

the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 applies. The said provisions are as follows: In

settling the accounts of a firm after dissolution, the following rules shall be

observed, subject to agreement by the partners: a) Losses including

deficiencies of capital shall be paid first out off profits, next out of capital and

lastly, if necessary by the partners individually in the proportion in which they

were entitled to share profits. b) The assets of the firm, including any sums

contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be

applied in the following manner and order: 1) In the paying the debts of the

firm to third parties. 2) In paying to each partner ratably what is due to him

from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital. 3) In paying to each

partner ratably what is due him on account of capital, and2. 2|Page

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL (4) When the partnership is at

will, on any partner giving notice in writing to all the other partners of his

intention to dissolve the firm. (5) When the court orders the dissolution of the

firm. Under the following circumstances, the court will order the dissolution of

the firm. (a) When a partner becomes of unsound mind. (b) When a partner

has become permanently incapable of performing duties (c) When a partner

is guilty of misconduct which is likely to affect business. (d) When a partner

persistently commits breach of partnership agreement (e) When a partner

has transferred whole of his interest in the firm to a third party (f) When the

business cannot be carried on except at a loss. (g) On any other ground

which appears to the court just and equitable.

ENTRIES ON DISSOLUTION RELIZATION ACCOINT: On dissolution of a firm,

books of account are closed. For this purpose all assets of the firm are


liabilities, the ‘Realization Account’ is opened. All the assets and liabilities are

transferred to this account. In case of admission or retirement of a partner,

Profit and loss account is opened to record the increase and decrease in the

value of asset and liabilities. Realization account is not necessary in this case

as the business is to continue and assets are not to be disposed off. The book

values of assets and liabilities are transferred to realization account, as these

accounts are to be closed. Assets have debit balances, hence they are

credited in order to close those account STEPS TO BE TAKEN ON

DISSOLUTION: The above provisions of the partnership Act suggest the

following steps to be taken on dissolution of the firm. 1) All the assets of the

firm, including goodwill are sold or disposed off in any other way (E.g. a

partner may take over an asset) 2) The amount so realized is applied in

paying off third party liabilities in the first balance. 3) If any one or more

partners have advanced loan to the firm in addition to his capital, then these

loan are repaid next after repayment of third party liabilities. 4) Now,

partners will ne paid what is due to them on capital accounts. If the surplus is

not enough to return the full amount of capital, then the partner are paid

ratably 5) Surplus, if any, left after returning capitals is paid to the partners in

their profit sharing ratio. Firm debts and private Debts: The liability of

partners is unlimited, in the sense that the private property of the partners

can also be utilized for payment of rim’s debts. But, according to partnership

Act, private property of any partner must be utilized first in payment of

partner’s private debts. Similarly, firm’s assets are first applied in payment of

firm’s debts and if there is any surplus, then the share of a partner in the said

surplus can be utilized in payment of the private debts. 3. 3|Page

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL 4) The residue, if any, shall be

divided among the partners in the proportion in which they were entitled to

share point.

4. 4|Page DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL and are shown on

debit side of realization account. Similarly, liabilities have credit balances and

they are debited to close them and are transferred to the credit of realization

account. ENTERIES ON DISSOLUTION TRANSACTION A/C TO BE DEBITED A/C

TO BE CREDITED 1. Closing account of assets Realization A/c Dr Assets A/c

Cr. 2. Closing account liabilities Liabilities A/c Dr Realization A/c Cr. 3. On sale

of assets Cash/Bank A/c Dr Realization A/c Cr. 4. On payments of liabilities

Realization A/c Dr Cash/Bank A/c Cr. 5. On payment of dissolution Realization

A/c Dr Cash/bank A/c Cr. exp. 6. Distributing realization profit Realization A/c

Dr Partner’s Capital A/c Cr. 7. On payment of partner’s loan Partner’s loan A/c

Dr Cash/Bank A/c Cr. 8. Distributing General Reserve General reserve A/c Dr

Partner’s capital A/c Cr. 9. Settling partners Cap.(Dr.) Cash/Bank A/c Dr

Partner’s capital A/c Cr. 10. Returning capitals to Partner’s capital A/c Dr

Cash/Bank A/c Cr. partners Remember that while solving the example. All the

balance given in the B/s must be transferred to following four accounts. 1)

Realization account 2) Partner’s capital account 3) Cash/Bank Account 4)

Partner’s Loan A/c (if any) REALIZATION ACCOUNT

5. 5|Page DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL PARTICULAR Rs.

PARTICULAR Rs.To sundry assets (Entry no.1)…. By sundry liabilities Land

and building …. (entry 2) Plant and machinery …. Creditors …. Stock …. Bills

payable …. Debtors ………….. Bank drafts …. .............To Cash/Bank By

Cash/Bank Payment of liabilities …. Sales proceeds of Assets (Entry no 4A) ….

(Entry 4) Creditors …. Land and building …. Bills payable …. Plant and

machinery …. ……………. Contingent liabilities. …………… By Partners Capital

AccountTo partner’s Capital A/c Assets taken over …. Liabilities taken over

……. (Entry No.3B) ……………. (entry no. 4B) By Balance being lossTo cash

Account transformed to partners capital Dissolution exps. ….. account

…………… (entry no 5) (entry no.6B)To balance being profittransferred to

partner’s capitalA/c (Entry no. 6A) ……………

…………… ........................Generally the expenses are paid by the firm. The

same is debited to realization account and credited toCash Account 1) At

times, one of the partners may agree to bear the expenses. In such case, if

the firm pays the expenses, it should be debited to capital account of the

said partner and not to the realization account; the corresponding credit

being given to cash Account. 2) If the partner undertakes to bear the

expenses. And when he pays the expenses, there should be no entry in the

firm’s books. 3) It may be agreed upon among the partners that one of them

will be paid a fixed remuneration for attending to the dissolution work, but he

is required to bear the dissolution expenses. In such a circumstance, the

fixed remuneration is debited to Realization Account and credited to his

Capital account. No entry is made in the firm’s book when he (partner) pays

the realization expenses.

GOOD WILL ON DISSOLUTION: Treatment of goodwill is similar to that of

other assets on dissolution 1) When goodwill appears in the B/s on the date

of dissolution, it should be transferred to the debit side of realization account.

Any Amount realized on sale of goodwill should then be credited of realization

account like any other asset. If nothing is realized, from goodwill; naturally no

entry is made in the realization Account for its realization. 2) If goodwill does

not appear in the books, the question of transferring to the debit side of

realization account does not arise. When some thing is realized on sale of

unrecorded goodwill, it should be credited to Realization account which is

ultimately transferred to the credit side of the partner’s Capital Accounts.

Thus, partners get the benefit of goodwill.6. 6|Page DISSOLUTION OF

PARTNERSHIP NIKET PATEL

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