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Expenses incurred on a dissolution of a partnership firm.
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Realisation Expenses

Explanation:

Realisation Expenses are the expenses incurred on the dissolution of a firm. These expenses belong to the firm and hence, they should be paid by the firm. However, sometimes these expenses are paid by the firm on behalf of a partner. In such cases, the Concerned Partner’s Capital/Current Account is debited.

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Sundry Creditors 1,20,000 Bank 5,000
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1. Assets realised as; Land recovered ₹ 1,80,000; Goodwill for ₹ 75,000; Loans and Advances realised ₹ 12,000; 10% of the Debts proved bad;

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Capital A/c:   Building   60,000
Riddhi 80,000 Furniture   24,000
Siddhi 60,000 Machinery   20,000
Reserve Fund 16,000 Debtors 17,600 16,000
Siddhi's Loan A/c 4,000 Less: RDD 1,600
Creditors 30,000 Stock   40,000
    Investment   8,000
    Interest Receivable   2,000
    Bank   20,000
  1,90,000     1,90,000

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  2. Riddhi took over the Investment at ₹ 10,000 and Furniture at book value.
  3. Siddhi agreed to accept ₹ 3,000 in full settlement of her Loan Account.
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Liabilities Amount
(₹)
Assets   Amount
(₹)
Capital A/c:     Furniture   2,000
 Mukund 55,000 89,000 Sundry Assets   34,000
 Sachin  20,000 Debtors 48,400 46,000
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Debit side total of
Realisation A/c
Credit side total of
Realisation A/c
Loss on
Realisation
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Liabilities Amount
(₹)
Assets Amount
(₹)
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 Dino 26,000 66,000 Computer 45,000
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Bill Payable   40,000    
    1,86,000   1,86,000

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Vinay 1,80,000 3,60,000 Debtors   90,000
Premal 1,20,000 Stock   1,50,000
Monil 60,000      
Loan   24,000      
Sundry Creditors   18,000      
Bank Overdraft   78,000      
    4,80,000     4,80,000

It was agreed that:

(1) Vinay to discharge Loan and to take Debtors at book value.

(2) Plant realised ₹ 2, 70,000.

(3) Stock realised ₹1,44,000.

( 4) Creditors were paid off at a discount of ₹ 90.

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Balance Sheet of Mita and Sita
as on 31st March, 2022
Liabilities   (₹) Assets   (₹)
Sundry Creditors   40,000 Land & Building   29,000
Sita's Son's Loan   2,000 Plant & Machinery   20,000
Bank Overdraft   8,000 Stock   3,000
Capital Accounts:     Debtors 26,400 26,000
Mita  20,000 30,000 Less: Provision for
Doubtful Debts
400
Sita 10,000 Bank   2,000
    80,000     80,000

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  1. Trade creditors accepted plant and machinery at an agreed valuation of 10% less than the book value and the balance in cash in full settlement of their claims.
  2. Debtors of ₹ 1,000 proved bad.
  3. Sita took over the stock at a discount of 20%.
  4. Realisation expenses of ₹ 1,100 were paid by the firm.

You are required to prepare the Realisation Account.


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