Question : Assertion (A): A Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is prepared to show the distribution of profits among partners as per the provision of Partnership Deed.
Reason (R): Only working partner(s) can inspect the books of accounts.
Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
Correct Answer: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
Solution : A Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is prepared to show the distribution of profits among partners as per the provision of the Partnership Deed. Any partner whether working or non-working partner(s) can inspect the books of accounts. Hence, the correct option is 3.