Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

Which item among the following is NOT listed on the credit side of a Realization Account?

Options:

Bank Loan Mortgage

Loan to other parties

Outstanding expenses

Provision for doubtful debts

Correct Answer:

Loan to other parties

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Loan to other parties

Loan to other parties → Asset → Debited, not credited

On dissolution of a firm, the Realisation Account is prepared to close assets and liabilities.

  • Credit side of Realisation A/c includes:

    • All liabilities transferred (like creditors, bills payable, bank loan, mortgage loan, outstanding expenses, provisions, etc.).

    • These are credited because they represent claims against the firm.

  • Debit side of Realisation A/c includes:

    • All assets transferred (like debtors, stock, furniture, investments, loan to other parties, etc.), except cash/bank and fictitious assets.