Question

On what account realisation account differs from revaluation account.

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Realisation Account	Revaluation Account
Meaning	It records the sale of various assets and payment of various liabilities.	It records the effect of revaluation of assets and liabilities on the eve of admission, retirement, death and change in the profit sharing ratio.
Time	It is prepared at the time of dissolution of firm.	It is prepared when admission/retirement/death or change in profit sharing ratio takes place.
Objective	To find profit or loss on realisation of assets and payment of liabilities.	To find out profit or loss on revaluation of assets and liabilities.
Amount	Assets and liabilities are shown at the book value.	Increase or decrease in the value of assets and liabilities are shown in this account.
Records	All assets and liabilities are recorded here.	Only those assets and liabilities are recorded here whose values have changed over a period of time.
Effect	All accounts of assets and liabilities are closed.	No account is closed on revaluation of assets and liabilities.