Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Aman and Mohan, partners of a firm decided to dissolve the business on 31-03-22. The firm decided to pay realisation expenses of ₹1,000 on behalf of Mohan. ₹1,000 will be debited to:

Options:

Realisation A/c

Mohan's Capital A/c

Bank A/c

Aman Capital's A/c

Correct Answer:

Mohan's Capital A/c

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Mohan's Capital A/c.

For payment of realisation expenses- When a partner has agreed to bear the realisation expenses:

(i) if payment of realisation expenses is made by the firm
Partner’s Capital A/c Dr.
    To Bank A/c

(ii) if the partner himself pays the realisation expenses, no entry is required.

Thus, here firm paid the expenses which are to be borne by the partner. So, journal entry will be-

Mohan's Capital A/c Dr. 1,000
       To Bank A/c                   1,000