Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Pass the journal entry for the realisation expenses of ₹5000 which is paid by firm on behalf of a partner named Ajit.

Options:

Ajit's capital A/c Dr.    ₹5000
     To Realisation A/c              ₹5000
(Realisation expenses paid by firm)

Ajit's capital A/c Dr.  ₹5000
     To Bank A/c                   ₹5000
(Realisation expenses paid by firm)

Ajit's capital A/c Dr.      ₹5000
     To Revaluation A/c              ₹5000
(Realisation expenses paid by firm)

No entry passed

Correct Answer:

Ajit's capital A/c Dr.  ₹5000
     To Bank A/c                   ₹5000
(Realisation expenses paid by firm)

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2-
Ajit's capital A/c Dr.  ₹5000
     To Bank A/c                   ₹5000
(Realisation expenses paid by firm)

The expenses of dissolution are borne by partner but are paid by firm that's why Ajit's account is debited for showing the reduction in the capital balance of the partner. Bank account is also reduced on the payment of expenses.