Unrecorded assets when taken over by a partner are shown on:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Credit of Realisation Account
An unrecorded asset is not in the books, so it is not transferred to the Realisation Account. When a partner takes it over, the firm has realised it at the agreed value, which is a gain of realisation. The partner's capital account is debited and the Realisation Account is credited:
Partner's Capital A/c Dr.
To Realisation A/c
No cash comes in, so the Bank Account is not touched.
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