On dissolution of a partnership firm, who generally bears the dissolution expenses recorded in the Realisation Account?

Correct answer: Firm

Normally, dissolution expenses are borne by the firm and are debited to the Realisation Account. Therefore, the correct answer is the firm. A bank may merely make the payment from the firm’s account; it is not the party bearing the expense. Exam tip: If a partner specifically undertakes to bear the expenses, the accounting treatment changes; such an exception is usually stated in the question.