Kanha, Neeraj and Asha were partners in a firm. They admitted Raghav their landlord as a partner in the firm. Raghav brings sufficient amount of capital and goodwill premium for his share in the profits. Raghav had given a loan of Rs. 1,00.000 @ 10% p.a. interest in the partnership firm before he came the partner. Now the accountant of the firm is emphasising that the interest on loan should he paid @6% p.n. Is he right in doing so? Give reason in support of your answer. (C.B.S.E. 2015 Comptt.)

SOLUTION

No, accountant is not right in doing so.

Reason: Raghav had given a loan of Rs. 1.00.000 @10% p.a. interest to the partnership Firm before he became the partner.