§ 16401 Partner Account Credits Charges
This law says each partner has a personal account that tracks what they put into the partnership, what they get out, and their share of profits or losses. Partners share profits equally, share losses in the same proportion, and the partnership must pay them back for expenses or advances.
Two friends, Alex and Sam, start a coffee shop partnership. Each puts in $10,000 cash and a $5,000 espresso machine. At the end of the year the shop makes $12,000 profit and decides to give Alex a $4,000 cash distribution.
The law tells us how to calculate Alex’s account: add Alex’s contribution (cash + equipment) minus any debts, then add Alex’s equal share of the profit. When Alex gets the $4,000 distribution, the law tells us to subtract that amount (plus any loss share) from Alex’s account. The partnership also has to reimburse Alex for any money he spent for the shop.
Credit = (Contribution Money + Value of Other Property – Liabilities) + Partner’s Share of Profits Charge = (Distribution Money + Value of Other Property – Liabilities) + Partner’s Share of Losses
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§ 16401 Partner Account Credits Charges
Last verified: January 10, 2026