Unrecorded assets when taken over by a partner are shown in :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Credit of Realisation A/c
An unrecorded asset is not in the books, so it is not transferred to the Realisation Account at book value. When a partner takes it over, the Realisation Account gains its value, and the entry is: Partner’s Capital A/c Dr. To Realisation A/c. The asset therefore appears on the credit side of the Realisation Account.
Option (1) Debit of Bank A/c — Incorrect. No cash is received when a partner takes the asset over.
Option (2) Debit of Realisation A/c — Incorrect. The debit side carries the assets transferred and liabilities paid.
Option (3) Credit of Bank A/c — Incorrect. Nothing is paid out.
Option (4) Credit of Realisation A/c — Correct.
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