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Answer» i) Distinction between Fixed & Fluctuating Capital Accounts: | Fixed Capital | Basis | Fluctuating Capital | | The balance remains unchanged / fixed. | Change in Balance | The balance changes from period to period. | | Adjustments for drawings, interest and profit are recorded in current a/c | Adjustments | Adjustments for drawings, interest and profit are recorded in the capital a/c itself. | | It cannot have debit (negative) balance. | Debit Balance | It can have debit balance. Shown on asset side of Balance Sheet | | Each partner has two a/c Capital & Current | No. of Accounts | Each partner has only one a/c Capital | | Both capital & current a/c with Cr. Bal. are shown on Liabilities & Dr. Bal. on the Asset side balance sheet | Presentation in the Balance Sheet | Only capital a/c is shown, Cr. Bal. on the Liabilities and Dr. Bal. on the Asset side of the Balance Sheet. |
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