Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Shobha was appointed to look after the dissolution work for which she was allowed a remuneration of ₹15,000. She agreed to bear dissolution expenses. Actual dissolution expenses paid by her amounted to ₹11,800. What will be the journal entry for this at the time of dissolution of partnership firm?

Options:

Realisation A/c Dr.  ₹15,000
   To Cash A/c                      ₹15,000
(Remuneration allowed to Shobha for looking after dissolution work)

Realisation A/c Dr.         ₹15,000
   To Shobha's Capital A/c            ₹15,000
(Remuneration allowed to Shobha for looking after dissolution work)

Realisation A/c Dr.  ₹11800
   To Cash A/c                      ₹11800
(Remuneration allowed to Shobha for looking after dissolution work)

Realisation A/c Dr.         ₹11800
   To Shobha's Capital A/c            ₹11800
(Remuneration allowed to Shobha for looking after dissolution work)

Correct Answer:

Realisation A/c Dr.         ₹15,000
   To Shobha's Capital A/c            ₹15,000
(Remuneration allowed to Shobha for looking after dissolution work)

Explanation:

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.