When realisation expenses are paid by a creditor instead of through the bank and the amount is adjusted against the creditor’s claim, what is the correct accounting entry?

Correct answer: Debit Creditor’s A/c; Credit Realisation A/c

When the creditor pays the realisation expenses and the amount is adjusted against the amount payable to that creditor, the Creditor’s A/c is debited because the liability payable to the creditor decreases. The Realisation A/c is credited because the expense is borne through an adjustment with the creditor rather than being paid by the firm through the bank. Therefore, the entry is: Debit Creditor’s A/c; Credit Realisation A/c. Option B would apply only when the firm itself pays the expense through the bank. Exam tip: first identify who bears the realisation expense, then determine which related account is debited or credited.