Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

On dissolution of the firm partner's capital accounts are closed through

Options:

Realisation Account

Drawings Account

Bank Account

Loan Account

Correct Answer:

Bank Account

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Bank Account.

* If the partner’s capital account shows a debit balance after all adjustments, he brings in the necessary cash for which the entry will be:
Bank A/c Dr.
   To Partner’s Capital A/c

* The balance is paid to partners whose capital accounts show a credit balance and the following entry is recorded.
Partners’ Capitals A/cs (individually) Dr.
         To Bank A/c

Thus, partner's capital account are closed through the bank account. It may be noted that the aggregate amount finally payable to the partners must equal to the amount available in bank and cash accounts. Thus, all accounts of a firm are closed in case of dissolution.