The important provisions affecting partnership accounts are as follows:
(a) Profit Sharing Ratio: If the partnership deed is silent about the profit sharing ratio, the profits and losses of the firm are to be shared equally by partners, irrespective of their capital contribution in the firm.
(b) Interest on Capital: No partner is entitled to claim any interest on the amount of capital contributed by him in the firm as a matter of right. However, interest can be allowed when it is expressly agreed to by the partners. Thus, no interest on capital is payable if the partnership deed is silent on the issue. In case the deed provides for payment of interest on capital but does not specify the rate, the interest will be paid at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. Further the interest is payable only out of the profits of the business and not if the firm incurs losses during the period.
(c) Interest on Drawings: No interes. is to be charged on the drawings made by the partners, if there is no mention in the Deed.
(d) Interest on Advances: If any partner has advanced some money to the firm beyond the amount of his capital for the purpose of business, he shall be entitled to get an interest on the amount at the rate of 6 per cent per annum.
(e) Remuneration for Firm’s Work: No partner is entitled to get salary or other remuneration for taking’-part in the conduct of the business of the. firm unless there is a provision for the same in the Partnership.Deed.
