Question:medium

The Deceased Partners Capital Account includes the following amount/balances:
(A) Opening balance of his capital
(B) His share of profit/loss till the date of death
(C) His share of General Reserve
.(D) His drawings till the date of death
(E) Amount paid to his executors

Updated On: Mar 26, 2026
  • A, B, D, and E only
  • A, B, C, and E only
  • A, B, and C only
  • A, B, C, and D only
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The Deceased Partner's Capital Account comprises the following elements:

  • (A) Initial Capital Contribution: The opening balance of the partner’s capital.
  • (B) Profit/Loss Allocation Until Death: The deceased partner's entitlement to profits or losses up to their date of demise.
  • (C) Entitlement to General Reserve: The deceased partner's share of any existing general reserve is incorporated into their capital account.
  • (D) Drawings Made Before Death: Any withdrawals by the deceased partner prior to their death are subtracted from the capital account.
  • (E) Payments to Executors: This amount is not part of the partner's capital account but is a separate settlement to the executors.

Therefore, the correct components are:

(4) (A), (B), (C) and (D) exclusively

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