There was an asset of ₹5,000 which was taken over by a partner at ₹2,500 at the time of dissolution of partnership firm. Partner's Capital Account will be debited by........... |
₹2,500 ₹5,000 ₹7,500 ₹500 |
₹2,500 |
The correct answer is option 1- ₹2,500. For an asset taken over by a partner, the following journal entry is passed- The partner is receiving an asset worth ₹2,500 (as per the agreement), so their capital account is debited by ₹2,500- the value at which the partner took over the asset, not its original or market value. It means partners capital account is reduced by this amount. |