Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

In the event of dissolution of partnership firm, the provision for doubtful debts is transferred to :

Options:

Realisation Account

Partner's Capital Accounts

Sundry Debtors Account

Cash account

Correct Answer:

Realisation Account

Explanation:

All asset accounts excluding cash, bank and the fictitious assets, if any are closed by transfer to the debit of Realisation Account at their book values. It may be noted that sundry debtors are transferred at gross value and the provision for doubtful debts is transferred to the credit side of Realisation Account along with liabilities. The same thing will apply to fixed assets, if provision for depreciation account is maintained.