Difference between Dissolution of Firm and Dissolution of Partnership
Confused, what is the difference between Dissolution of Firm and Dissolution of Partnership in class 12 CBSE, ISC and state Board.
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Dissolution of firm vs Dissolution of Partnership (Difference and Comparison)
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| Basis | Dissolution of Firm | Dissolution of Partnership |
| Meaning | It means the closure of the firm and end of business relationship among all the partners | It means a change in business relationships among the partners. The firm continues its business. |
| Court’s Intervention | It can be either voluntarily by the partners or compulsorily by order of court. | It is always voluntary. |
| Business Continuation | Business of the firm comes to an end. | Business of the firm continues. |
| Closure of Books of Account | Books of accounts of the firm are closed. | Books of account of the firm need not be closed. |
| Assets and Liabilities | Assets of the firm are realised and liabilities are settled. The balance amount, if any, is distributed among all the partners. | Assets of the firm are revalued and liabilities are reassessed. the gain (profit) of loss due to it, is distributed among the partners in their old profit sharing ratio. |
| Economic Relationship | Economic relationship between/among the partners ends. | Economic relationship between/among the partners changes. |
| Effect | Dissolution of firm also means dissolution of partnership. | Dissolution of partnership does not involve dissolution of the firm. |
