Conversion of Profit into loan in LLP

Hello sir I have a simple querry from my side can a partner convert his accumulated profit into loan to LLP firm merely through book entry and reduce his profit share and without actual moving of funds?
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This discussion clarifies whether a partner in an LLP can convert their accumulated profits into a loan for the firm solely through a book entry. The consensus is yes, this can be achieved by debiting retained earnings and crediting a loan account. This method maintains the balance sheet's integrity without requiring the physical transfer of funds. The entry effectively reclassifies profit as a loan owed to the partner.

Yes. 

By Retained earnings a/c

To Loan a/c

The assets=liabilities still intact

Yes. 

By Retained earnings a/c

To Loan a/c

The assets=liabilities still intact

Even acca partnership accounts does not give balance sheet treatment. however when you draw your profit, its like 

By Appropriation a/c

To Partner current account a/c

So this means, profits are dropped into your bank account already. Instead

By Appropriation a/c

To Loan account

and give a narration

 

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