Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Pari, a partner was paid remuneration including expenses of ₹20,000 to carry out dissolution of firm. Actual expenses were ₹10,000. Pass the journal entry for this?

Options:

Realisation A/c Dr. ₹20,000
    To Pari Capital A/c                       ₹20,000
(Realisation expenses paid)

Realisation A/c Dr. ₹10,000
    To Pari Capital A/c                       ₹10,000
(Realisation expenses paid)

Realisation A/c Dr. ₹5,000
    To Pari Capital A/c                       ₹5,000
(Realisation expenses paid)

No entry passed

Correct Answer:

Realisation A/c Dr. ₹20,000
    To Pari Capital A/c                       ₹20,000
(Realisation expenses paid)

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1-
Realisation A/c Dr. ₹20,000
    To Pari Capital A/c                       ₹20,000
(Realisation expenses paid)

For agreed remuneration to such partner who agrees to undertake the dissolution work-
Realisation A/c Dr.
   To Partner’s Capital A/c
(Being remuneration and realisation expenses payable to partner)

* Agreed amount is paid to partner irrespective whether realisation expenses are more or less than the agreed amount. So, the journal entry will be passed for 20,000 not 10,000. So, the correct journal entry will be- Realisation A/c Dr. ₹20,000 To Pari Capital A/c   ₹20,000.