Question 38
Partnership AccountsUse the table below to answer questions 37 and 38.
Partners Current Account (₦: Musa; Kalu; Lawal)
Debit side: Interest on capital 10 000; 8 000; 8 000
Drawings 18 800; 10 000; 6 000
Totals 28 800; 18 000; 14 000
Balance b/d 1 800; 4 300; 540
Credit side: Interest on drawing 800; 600; 360
Share of profit 26 200; 13 100; 13 100
Balance b/d 1 800; 4 300; 540
Totals 28 800; 18 000; 14 000
The current account above for Musa, Kalu and Lawal has some errors in the arrangement of the accounts.
The correct closing balance of Lawal's current account is
- A.₦21 100 debit
- B.₦14 740 debit
- C.₦14 740 credit
- D.₦540 credit.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (₦14 740 credit)
Explanation
Credits: 8 000 + 13 100 = 21 100. Debits: 6 000 + 360 = 6 360. Balance = ₦14 740 credit.