What does the final balance of the Realisation Account prepared at the dissolution of a partnership firm indicate?

Correct answer: Profit or loss on realisation

The final balance of the Realisation Account represents the profit or loss arising from the disposal of assets and settlement of liabilities. A profit is credited to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio, while a loss is debited to them. Option B represents only the cash realised, not the final balance of the account. Exam tip: Realisation profit or loss is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in the profit-sharing ratio.