Closing the Business

Realisation profit = Sale proceeds − Book value = ₹1,08,000 − ₹96,000 = ₹12,000. Therefore, a profit of ₹12,000 is recorded in the Realisation Account. This calculation assumes that no separate expense was incurred on the sale of the machinery. Exam tip: when sale proceeds exceed the book value, the difference is a realisation profit; when they are lower, it is a realisation loss.

In a Realisation Account, a credit balance indicates a profit. Profit = ₹2,61,000 − ₹2,48,000 = ₹13,000. This profit is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. Amounts such as ₹12,000 or ₹14,000 result from an incorrect subtraction. Exam tip: Credit exceeding debit means profit; debit exceeding credit means loss.

A realisation loss is distributed among partners in their profit-sharing ratio. The total ratio is 4 + 1 = 5, so B’s share is 1/5. Therefore, B’s loss = ₹35000 × 1/5 = ₹7000. Exam tip: divide the total loss by the sum of the ratio terms and multiply by the concerned partner’s ratio term.

When an unrecorded liability is paid, the Realisation Account is debited and the Bank Account is credited; therefore, ₹8,400 appears on the debit side of the Realisation Account. It is not transferred directly to the partners’ capital accounts. Exam tip: receipt from an unrecorded asset is generally credited to Realisation, whereas payment of an unrecorded liability is debited to it.

The total consideration given to the creditor is ₹47,000 cash + goods valued at ₹1,000 = ₹48,000. Since the creditor’s liability was ₹50,000, the gain on settlement is ₹50,000 − ₹48,000 = ₹2,000. This gain is recorded in the Realisation Account. Exam tip: subtract the total settlement consideration from the book value of the liability.

The total ratio is 5 + 4 + 3 = 12. The third partner’s share is 3/12 of the realisation profit. Therefore, his or her share = ₹48,000 × 3/12 = ₹12,000, so option B is correct. Exam tip: First find the total of the ratio terms, then multiply the profit or loss by the concerned partner’s ratio term divided by the total.

When a liability is settled for less than its book value, its full book value is credited to the Realisation Account, while the lower amount paid is debited. The difference is a realisation profit, so no realisation loss arises. In contrast, selling an asset below book value, paying realisation expenses, or paying an unrecorded liability creates a charge against the Realisation Account. Exam tip: settlement of a liability below book value results in a realisation profit.

The profit is the excess of the takeover value over the asset’s book value. Profit = ₹70,000 − ₹62,000 = ₹8,000. Therefore, ₹8,000 is correct. ₹7,000 results from an arithmetic error; in dissolution, the value realised or accepted for the asset is compared with its book value. Exam tip: when the realisation value exceeds book value, the difference is a profit credited to the Realisation Account.

Stock, building and furniture are assets of the firm, so they are transferred to the Realisation Account at their book values. A loan advanced by a partner to the firm is not transferred to the Realisation Account; it is settled separately through the partner’s loan account, generally after outside liabilities have been paid. Exam tip: Distinguish a partner’s loan from the partner’s capital—partner’s loan is not transferred to the Realisation Account.

When the firm pays the realisation expenses itself, the Realisation Account is debited by ₹6,500 and the Cash/Bank Account is credited. Therefore, option A is correct. Debiting ₹13,000 would double-count the expense, while crediting the Realisation Account is contrary to the accounting treatment. Exam tip: Expenses paid by the firm during dissolution are recorded on the debit side of the Realisation Account.

The amount payable to creditors was ₹39,000, but only ₹36,000 was paid. Therefore, the saving is ₹39,000 − ₹36,000 = ₹3,000, which is a gain to the firm on settlement of creditors and is recorded as a gain in the Realisation Account. Exam tip: when the amount payable exceeds the amount paid, the difference is a gain; the reverse indicates a loss.

After recording the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities, the net profit is determined in the Realisation Account. This final profit is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. It is not transferred to the Cash Account, because cash records receipts and payments rather than the allocation of profit. Exam tip: both realisation profit and realisation loss are transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in the profit-sharing ratio.

The total ratio is \(8+2=10\) parts. B is entitled to 2 parts, so B’s share is \(\frac{2}{10}\times ₹25000=₹5000\). The other amounts do not represent 2/10 of the total profit. Exam tip: add the ratio terms first, then multiply the total profit by the concerned partner’s ratio divided by the total ratio.

An unrecorded asset is not transferred to the Realisation Account when it is initially identified. The cash or bank account is debited with ₹12,500, while the Realisation Account is credited with the sale proceeds. Therefore, the correct treatment is on the credit side. Exam tip: sale proceeds of an unrecorded asset are credited to the Realisation Account.

The liability has a book value of ₹24,000, but ₹25,800 was paid to settle it. The excess payment is ₹25,800 − ₹24,000 = ₹1,800, which is recorded as a loss in the Realisation Account. Therefore, option B is correct; option A reverses the effect of excess settlement. Exam tip: settling a liability for more than its book value results in a loss equal to the difference.

The prescribed order of settlement on dissolution is: first, payment of external liabilities; second, repayment of loans or advances given by partners; third, return of partners’ capital; and finally, distribution of any remaining surplus among the partners. Therefore, external liabilities have the first priority. A partner’s loan is paid before capital but only after outside liabilities are settled. Exam tip: remember the sequence—external liabilities → partners’ loans → capital → surplus.

The loss on sale is the difference between book value and sale proceeds: ₹85,000 − ₹79,000 = ₹6,000. Adding the selling expense of ₹2,000 gives a total realization loss of ₹8,000. Therefore, option C is correct. Exam tip: realization expenses are added to the loss on sale; considering only the sale difference would incorrectly give ₹6,000, option A.

A realisation profit is distributed among the partners in their profit-sharing ratio. The total ratio is \(3+2+1=6\), so the first partner’s share is \(\frac{3}{6}\times ₹30,000=₹15,000\). Therefore, option B is correct. A common mistake is to multiply ₹30,000 by 3 without dividing by the total ratio of 6. In the exam, always find the total ratio before calculating an individual partner’s share.

When a partner takes over an asset, the partner’s capital account is debited by ₹32,000. When the partner assumes a liability, the capital account is credited by ₹7,000. Therefore, the net effect is a debit of ₹32,000 − ₹7,000 = ₹25,000. Option C ignores the credit for the liability. Exam tip: an asset taken over debits the partner’s capital account, whereas a liability taken over credits it.

The total parts in the profit-sharing ratio are 4 + 3 + 1 = 8. The third partner receives 1 part, so the share is ₹56,000 × 1/8 = ₹7,000. ₹8,000 would result from incorrectly treating the ratio as having 7 total parts. In the exam, always add all ratio terms before calculating an individual share.

Loss = Book value of debtors − Amount realised = ₹68,000 − ₹64,000 = ₹4,000. Therefore, option B is correct. The shortfall between the book value and the amount realised is ₹4,000, not ₹3,000 or ₹5,000. Exam tip: In dissolution, realisation below the book value of an asset results in a loss; realisation above it results in a profit.

The total settlement paid to the creditors was ₹24,500 in cash + ₹500 worth of goods = ₹25,000. Since the amount due was ₹26,000, the gain is ₹26,000 − ₹25,000 = ₹1,000. ₹1,500 results from deducting only the cash payment and ignoring the goods transferred. Exam tip: Include both cash and the value of assets given while calculating settlement gain.

A profit arises in the Realisation Account when the total of the credit side exceeds the total of the debit side. To balance the account, this difference is entered on the debit side as the balancing figure and is then transferred to the partners’ capital accounts as profit. In case of a loss, the balancing figure appears on the credit side. Exam tip: remember—profit is balanced on the debit side, while loss is balanced on the credit side.

The total ratio is 2 + 3 + 5 = 10, and the second partner’s share is 3/10. Therefore, the loss debited to the second partner is ₹50,000 × 3/10 = ₹15,000. Hence, option B is correct. ₹20,000 would represent 4/10 of the loss and is not the share of the second partner. Exam tip: Unless stated otherwise, a dissolution loss is distributed among partners in their profit-sharing ratio.

At dissolution, the reserve fund is transferred to the partners’ capital or current accounts in their old profit-sharing ratio. Therefore, the correct answer is the profit-sharing ratio. It is not distributed in the capital ratio unless the two ratios happen to be the same. Exam tip: General reserves and other accumulated profits are normally distributed in the old profit-sharing ratio.