Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

What is the journal entry if realisation expenses amounted to ₹7500 for the dissolution of partnership firm?

Options:

Realisation A/c Dr.     ₹7500
   To Bank A/c                        ₹7500
(Realisation expenses)

Realisation A/c Dr.             ₹7500
  To Partner's capital A/c                 ₹7500
(Realisation expenses)

Bank A/c Dr    ₹7500
   To Realisation A/c               ₹7500
(Realisation expenses)

No entry passed

Correct Answer:

Realisation A/c Dr.     ₹7500
   To Bank A/c                        ₹7500
(Realisation expenses)

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1-
Realisation A/c Dr.     ₹7500
   To Bank A/c                        ₹7500
(Realisation expenses paid)

If nothing is mentioned who will bear the dissolution expenses then it is assumed that the realisation expenses are paid by the firm. The following journal entry is passed for the payment made by firm-
Realisation A/c Dr. 
   To Bank A/c
(Realisation expenses paid by the firm)