In which account the provision for doubtful debts is transferred at the time of dissolution of partnership firm? |
Realisation Account Partners’ Capital Accounts Sundry Debtors Account None of the above |
Realisation Account |
The correct answer is option 1- Realisation Account. Provision for doubtful debts is transferred to the realisaton account at the time of dissolution of partnership firm. * 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. |