For what purpose is the final balance of the Realisation Account used?

Correct answer: Distribution of realisation profit or loss among partners

The final balance of the Realisation Account represents the realisation profit or loss. A credit balance is realisation profit and a debit balance is realisation loss; it is transferred to the partners’ capital or current accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. Therefore, option A is correct. Stock valuation is only part of recording the realisation of assets, not the purpose of the final balance. Exam tip: remember that a credit balance means profit and a debit balance means loss.