On dissolution of the firm, on which side of the Realisation Account is the payment of an unrecorded liability recorded?

Correct answer: On the debit side

An unrecorded liability is not transferred from the books at the time of dissolution. When it is paid, the payment is treated as a realisation expense or loss and is debited to the Realisation Account, while Cash/Bank Account is credited. The credit side is incorrect because it is generally used when recorded liabilities are transferred to the Realisation Account. Exam tip: for payment of an unrecorded liability, remember the entry—Realisation Account Dr. To Cash/Bank.