Realisation Account

A loss in the Realisation Account is debited to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. Therefore, each partner’s capital decreases. Option B would apply to a realisation profit, while the receipt of cash from asset realisation does not by itself increase capital. Exam tip: Realisation profit increases capital, whereas realisation loss decreases it.

The Realisation Account determines the profit or loss arising from the sale of assets and settlement of liabilities. Profit is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts on the credit side, while loss is transferred on the debit side. Therefore, its result is either profit or loss, not merely the cash balance. Exam tip: The balance of the Realisation Account is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts.

When an asset is realised for an amount greater than its book value, the difference is a realisation profit and is recorded as profit in the Realisation Account. If the realisation value were lower than the book value, it would result in a loss. Exam tip: compare the realisation value with the book value—higher realisation means profit, while lower realisation means loss.

Realisation expenses are recorded on the debit side of the Realisation Account. Therefore, an increase in these expenses reduces any profit or increases any loss shown by the account. Option B states the opposite effect. Exam tip: Items debited to the Realisation Account reduce profit or increase loss.

The book value of all non-cash assets is transferred to the debit side of the Realisation Account. Liabilities and cash received from the sale of assets are generally recorded on the credit side, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: In the Realisation Account, assets are debited and liabilities are credited.

When the credit total of the Realisation Account exceeds its debit total, the difference is a profit on realisation. This profit is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. A higher cash balance alone does not prove a profit; the result is determined by comparing the totals of both sides of the Realisation Account. Exam tip: credit side greater means profit, while debit side greater means loss.

A Realisation Account is prepared on dissolution to record the disposal of assets and the settlement or transfer of liabilities, thereby determining the resulting profit or loss. Partners’ capital accounts serve a different purpose, and daily sales and purchases are recorded during normal business operations. Exam tip: Associate the Realisation Account with assets, liabilities, and profit or loss on dissolution.

The Realisation Account records transactions related to the transfer or sale of assets and the settlement of liabilities. Therefore, its main purpose is to determine the profit or loss arising from realisation. Finding the final balance of partners’ capital accounts is not the direct objective of this account. Exam tip: At dissolution, link the profit or loss on assets and liabilities with the Realisation Account.

The asset’s book value is ₹12,000, but it is sold for ₹9,000. Since the sale proceeds are ₹3,000 less than the book value, a loss of ₹3,000 is recorded in the Realisation Account. Exam tip: selling below book value causes a loss, while selling above book value causes a profit.

The debtors had a book value of ₹15,000, but the firm received only ₹14,000. Therefore, the amount realised is ₹1,000 less than the book value, resulting in a ₹1,000 loss in the Realisation Account. A profit would arise only if the amount received exceeded the book value. Exam tip: Loss on an asset = Book value − Amount realised.

The Realisation Account is a nominal account, and all dissolution-related expenses, such as the cost of selling assets, are recorded on its debit side. Therefore, the expense of ₹5,000 is shown on the debit side. The credit side generally records proceeds from assets and liabilities transferred. Exam tip: In the Realisation Account, expenses and losses are debited, while receipts and gains are credited.

The liability is settled for exactly its book value of ₹8,000. Therefore, the difference between the book value and the amount paid is zero, so no profit or loss arises in the Realisation Account. Exam tip: For a liability settled on dissolution, compare its book value with the amount paid; equal amounts result in no gain or loss.

When the sale proceeds of assets exceed their book values, the Realisation Account shows a profit. This profit appears on the credit side of the account and is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. Option A would be correct only if the assets were sold below book value. In an exam, compare the sale proceeds with the book value first.

In the Realisation Account, receipts are credited and payments are debited. Therefore, the excess of receipts is ₹20,000 − ₹18,000 = ₹2,000, which represents a profit. Exam tip: receipts exceeding payments indicate profit, while payments exceeding receipts indicate loss.

The realisation value of the machinery is ₹10,000, which equals its book value of ₹10,000. Therefore, this transaction creates neither a profit nor a loss in the Realisation Account. Exam tip: a realisation value higher than book value gives a profit, while a lower value gives a loss.

Goodwill is an asset of the firm. On dissolution, all non-cash assets are transferred at their book values to the debit side of the Realisation Account; therefore, the correct answer is the debit side. Liabilities are generally transferred to the credit side, so the credit-side option is incorrect. Exam tip: remember the rule—assets are debited and liabilities are credited in the Realisation Account.

The liability was recorded at ₹6,000, but it was settled for only ₹5,000. Therefore, the firm gains ₹1,000, which is credited as a profit to the Realisation Account. A ₹1,000 loss would arise if the settlement amount exceeded the liability. Exam tip: Settlement of a liability for less than its book value results in a profit on realisation.

At the time of dissolution, realisation expenses are debited to the Realisation Account. This increases the debit balance of the account and consequently increases the loss on realisation by ₹3,000. Therefore, the option stating that profit increases is incorrect. Exam tip: Realisation expense is debited to the Realisation Account and increases the realisation loss.

The book value of the debtors was ₹20,000, whereas ₹22,000 was realised from them. The excess realisation is therefore ₹2,000, which is recorded as a profit in the Realisation Account. ₹22,000 is the total amount realised, not the profit. In the examination, calculate profit or loss as the difference between the amount realised and the book value.

In the Realisation Account, the asset’s book value of ₹9,000 is compared with its sale proceeds of ₹7,000. Since the asset is sold for ₹2,000 less than its book value, a loss of ₹2,000 arises and is recorded on the debit side of the Realisation Account. ₹7,000 is the sale proceeds, not the amount of loss. Exam tip: calculate sale proceeds − book value; a negative result indicates a loss.

The profit or loss from the Realisation Account is transferred to the partners’ Capital Accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. The Cash Account records receipts from asset realisation and payments of liabilities; it does not receive the realisation profit or loss. Exam tip: transfer the final realisation profit or loss to the partners’ Capital Accounts.

The liability of ₹10,000 is transferred to the Realisation Account, but only ₹9,000 is paid to settle it. Therefore, the difference of ₹10,000 − ₹9,000 = ₹1,000 is recorded as a profit in the Realisation Account. ₹9,000 is the settlement payment, not the profit. Exam tip: Settling a liability for less than its book value results in a profit equal to the difference.

Realisation expenses are debited to the Realisation Account. If these expenses are lower than estimated, the total debit to the account decreases; therefore, the profit increases or the loss decreases. Option B states the opposite effect, while option D concerns liabilities and is not the direct result of lower realisation expenses. Exam tip: Lower realisation expenses mean a lower charge against the Realisation Account.

The Realisation Account records the transfer or sale of assets, settlement of external liabilities, and realisation expenses at the dissolution of the firm. Partners’ capital is not transferred to this account; it is settled through the partners’ capital accounts. Exam tip: cash or bank balance and partners’ capital are generally excluded from the Realisation Account.

In the Realisation Account, receipts are generally recorded on the credit side and payments on the debit side. Since both totals are ₹15,000, there is no balance left in the account; therefore, neither profit nor loss arises from realisation. A profit or loss would arise only if the two sides differed. Exam tip: When receipts equal payments, the result is ‘no profit, no loss’.