alleryStart learning →What is the first claim on firm assets when accounts are settled?
APartners' salaries
BPartners' capital
CPartners' advances
DDebts to outsiders
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Debts to outsiders
Debts of the firm to third parties come first in the order of applying assets.
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