After settling liabilities and realizing assets, in which of the following situations will a loss arise in the Realisation Account?

Correct answer: Assets are sold below their book value

When an asset is sold for less than its book value, the difference between the book value and the amount realized is recorded as a loss in the Realisation Account. In contrast, selling assets above book value or settling liabilities for less than their book value results in a gain. Cash received from the sale of an unrecorded asset is also generally treated as a gain. Exam tip: For assets, compare the realization value with the book value—realization below book value means a loss.