Interest on drawings is charged to partners' capital/current accounts because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Interest on drawings is charged to partners' capital/current accounts because:
A. It reduces partners' capital
B. It is a liability
C. It is an income for the firm
D. It is an expense for the firm
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Interest on drawings is a gain for the firm, so it is credited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account and debited to partners' capital accounts.

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