Realisation Account

If a liability of ₹50,000 is settled for ₹45,000, the saving of ₹5,000 is a gain for the firm. This gain is recorded in the Realisation Account and ultimately transferred to the partners’ capital accounts. Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Profit’. Exam tip: settlement below book value results in a gain, while settlement above book value results in a loss.

When assets are sold for an amount equal to their book value, the book value transferred to the Realisation Account and the sale proceeds are equal. Therefore, realization of the assets results in neither profit nor loss. Realization expenses would generally create a loss, but they are excluded in this question. Exam tip: Compare the sale proceeds with the book value—higher means profit, lower means loss, and equal means neither profit nor loss.

At dissolution, the firm’s assets are realised or transferred and its liabilities are settled. The Realisation Account records these transactions and helps determine the resulting profit or loss. Recording new investment, calculating regular partner salaries, or determining annual tax liability is not its primary purpose. Exam tip: the balance of the Realisation Account is transferred to the partners’ Capital Accounts.

After recording the realisation of assets and payment of external liabilities, the balance of the Realisation Account is determined. A profit is credited to the partners’ capital accounts, while a loss is debited to them. Therefore, the final step is transferring the realisation profit or loss to the partners’ capital accounts. Exam tip: Realisation profit or loss is shared in the partners’ profit-sharing ratio.

When the sale proceeds of an asset exceed its book value, the difference is a profit on realisation. This profit is transferred from the Realisation Account to the partners’ capital accounts. Therefore, ‘no effect’ is incorrect. In the examination, compare the sale proceeds with the book value, not with the original cost.

The Realisation Account is prepared to ascertain the profit or loss arising from the actual realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities; therefore, it follows the realisation basis. It is not merely a cash-basis account because the transfer of assets and liabilities and the resulting profit or loss are also recorded. Exam tip: At dissolution, remember that the primary purpose of the Realisation Account is to determine the profit or loss on realisation and settlement.

At dissolution, assets are transferred to the Realisation Account at their book values. The proceeds from their sale or other realisation are then compared with their book values to determine the profit or loss on realisation. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because earning profit is not the purpose of the transfer; determining the resulting profit or loss is. Exam tip: Remember that the Realisation Account records the disposal of assets and settlement of liabilities to calculate the realisation profit or loss.

The liability is credited to the Realisation Account at its book value, and when it is paid, the Realisation Account is debited by the same amount. Since the two amounts are equal, there is no net effect on the Realisation Account. A payment above book value causes a loss, while a payment below book value causes a profit. Exam tip: Always compare the actual settlement amount with the liability’s book value.

The Realisation Account records the disposal of assets and settlement of liabilities and determines the resulting profit or loss. Once this profit or loss is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts, the Realisation Account is closed. Capital and Bank Accounts may still be used for the final settlement of partners’ balances. Exam tip: Always transfer the balance of the Realisation Account to the partners’ capital or current accounts.

The liability is first transferred to the Realisation Account. When it is paid, the Realisation Account is debited because the payment is treated as a realisation expense, while the Bank Account is credited because money leaves the bank. Option C is incorrect in this situation because the liability account has already been transferred to the Realisation Account. Exam tip: remember the entry for payment of a liability—Realisation A/c Dr. To Bank A/c.

At dissolution, the Realisation Account records the transfer and sale of assets, settlement of external liabilities, and realisation expenses. Its balance shows the profit or loss on realisation, which is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts. Dividend, Salary and Interest Accounts do not perform this function. Exam tip: Whenever a question asks for the account used to ascertain profit or loss on dissolution, choose Realisation Account.

The Realisation Account records the proceeds from selling assets and the payments made to settle liabilities. After these adjustments, its balance represents either a profit or a loss, which is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio. Therefore, option A is correct. Exam tip: the profit or loss on realisation is distributed among the partners.

On dissolution, the amount realized from assets is first used to pay outside liabilities or third-party creditors. Next, partners’ loans are repaid, and finally the partners’ capital accounts are settled; any surplus is then distributed in the profit-sharing ratio. Therefore, option A is correct. Exam tip: remember the sequence—outside liabilities → partners’ loans → partners’ capital.

Since the asset was not recorded in the books earlier, the cash received on its realisation is debited to Cash Account and credited to Realisation Account. Therefore, Realisation Account is the correct answer. It should not be transferred to the Capital Account or Profit and Loss Account. Exam tip: proceeds from an unrecorded asset are credited to the Realisation Account.

When a partner takes over a firm’s liability, the partner assumes responsibility for settling that liability. The entry is: Liability Account Dr. To Partner’s Capital Account. Therefore, the partner’s Capital Account is credited. Exam tip: a partner taking over an asset is debited, whereas taking over a liability is credited to the partner’s Capital Account.

When a partner has agreed to bear the realisation expenses but the firm pays them, the amount is recoverable from that partner. Therefore, the partner’s capital account is debited and the bank account is credited. If the firm itself bears the expenses, the Realisation Account is normally debited instead. Exam tip: identify who bears the expense and who actually pays it; if the partner pays personally, no entry is generally recorded.

When a partner takes over the unsold stock at an agreed value, the partner’s Capital Account is debited and the Realisation Account is credited. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B is incorrect because taking over an asset reduces the amount due to the partner. Exam tip: Remember the entry as Partner’s Capital A/c Dr. To Realisation A/c.

A bank loan is an external liability because it is payable to the bank, not to the partners. At dissolution, such external liabilities are transferred to the Realisation Account, and their settlement is recorded on the debit side of that account. It is not partners’ capital. Exam tip: Bank loans, creditors and bills payable are common examples of external liabilities.

The asset transferred has a book value of ₹40,000, so the Realisation Account is debited by ₹40,000. Since the creditor’s liability of ₹50,000 is settled by transferring the asset, the Realisation Account is credited by ₹50,000. The difference, ₹50,000 − ₹40,000 = ₹10,000, is a profit. A loss would arise only if the asset’s book value exceeded the liability settled. Exam tip: compare the liability settled with the book value of the asset transferred.

Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset account. Therefore, it is deducted from the gross value of the related asset to determine the net book value. On dissolution, this net value is considered in the Realisation Account; accumulated depreciation is not directly added to profit or partners’ capital. Exam tip: Gross asset value − accumulated depreciation = net book value.

A debit balance means that the debit side of the partner’s capital account exceeds the credit side. It generally arises because of accumulated losses, excess drawings or other adjustments and represents a capital deficiency; therefore, on dissolution, the partner has to bring this amount into the firm. In contrast, a credit balance is payable by the firm to the partner. Exam tip: debit balance means amount recoverable from the partner, whereas credit balance means amount payable to the partner.

A bank overdraft is an external liability of the firm. Therefore, on dissolution, it is transferred to the Realisation Account and recorded on its credit side as a liability. Treating it as an asset and debiting it is incorrect. Exam tip: external liabilities are transferred by the entry—Liability A/c Dr. to Realisation A/c.

Bills payable is an external liability, so it is transferred to the Realisation Account at dissolution. When it is paid, the entry is: Realisation Account Dr. To Cash/Bank Account. Therefore, the Realisation Account is debited; the Cash Account is credited because cash is paid out. Exam tip: payment of an external liability during dissolution generally debits the Realisation Account and credits Cash or Bank.

A Realisation Account is prepared when the firm is dissolved. It records the sale of assets, settlement of liabilities, and the resulting profit or loss. A Revaluation Account is prepared on reconstitution, such as the admission or retirement of a partner, to record changes in the values of assets and liabilities while the business continues. Therefore, option B is correct. Exam tip: Associate dissolution with Realisation and reconstitution with Revaluation.

A surplus of receipts over payments creates a profit on realisation. This profit is transferred to the partners’ capital accounts in their profit-sharing ratio.