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Capital and Current Accounts

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What is the difference between a capital account and a current account?

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**Capital account (fixed):** records original capital invested; only changes when the partnership structure changes (new partner, revaluation, goodwill). **Current account (fluctuating):** records annual profit allocations, salaries, interest, and drawings — changes every year.

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