Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Which of the following will be shown in Capital Account at the time of firm's dissolution?

Options:

Goodwill appearing in old Balance Sheet

Investment Fluctuation Reserve and Investment of equal amount in old Balance Sheet

Workmen Compensation Reserve of â‚¹20,000 against which workmen claim is ₹25,000

P & L (Dr) Balance of â‚¹30,000

Correct Answer:

P & L (Dr) Balance of â‚¹30,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - P & L (Dr.) Balance of â‚¹30,000.

* Goodwill appearing in old Balance Sheet- Goodwill is an intangible asset, and during dissolution, it is transferred to realisation A/c like any other assets.

* Investment Fluctuation Reserve and Investment of equal amount in old Balance Sheet- The Investment Fluctuation Reserve and Investment is adjusted during dissolution. There is no extra reserve. 

* Workmen Compensation Reserve of ₹20,000 against which workmen claim is ₹25,000- As the reserve is of 20000 and claim is more than reserve. Excess of claim is a liability of the firm.

* P & L (Dr.) Balance of ₹30,000- The Profit and Loss (Dr.) balance of ₹30,000 is an accumulated loss which is debited to the partner's  Capital Account.