NCERT solutions for Accountancy - Not-for-profit Organisation and Partnership Accounts [English] Class 12 chapter 5 - Dissolution of Partnership Firm [Latest edition]

State the difference between dissolution of partnership and dissolution of partnership firm.

State the accounting treatment for:
Unrecorded assets

State the accounting treatment for :
Unrecorded liabilities

On dissolution, how you deal with partner’s loan if it appears on the
Assets side of the Balance Sheet

On dissolution, how you deal with partner’s loan if it appears on the Liabilities side of the Balance Sheet

Distinguish between firm’s debts and partner’s private debts.

State the order of settlement of accounts on dissolution.

On what account realisation account differs from revaluation account.

Explain the process of dissolution of a partnership firm?

What is a Realisation Account?

Reproduce the format of Realisation Account.

How deficiency of creditors is paid off at the time of dissolution of the firm.

Journalise the following transactions regarding Realisation expenses:
[a] Realisation expenses amounted to Rs 2,500.
[b] Realisation expenses amounting to Rs 3,000 were paid by Ashok, one of the partners.
[c] Realisation expenses Rs 2,300 borne by Tarun, personally.
[d] Amit, a partner was appointed to realise the assets, at a cost of Rs 4,000. The actual amount of Realisation amounted to Rs 3,000.

Record necessary journal entries in the following cases:
[a] Creditors worth Rs 85,000 accepted Rs 40,000 as cash and Investment worth Rs 43,000, in full settlement of their claim.
[b] Creditors were Rs 16,000. They accepted Machinery valued at Rs 18,000 in settlement of their claim.
[c] Creditors were Rs 90,000. They accepted Buildings valued Rs 1,20,000 and paid cash to the firm Rs 30,000.

There was an old computer which was written-off in the books of Accounts in the pervious year. The same has been taken over by a partner Nitin for Rs 3,000. Journalise the transaction, supposing. That the firm has been dissolved.

What journal entries will be recorded for the following transactions on the dissolution of a firm:
[a] Payment of unrecorded liabilities of Rs 3,200.
[b] Stock worth Rs 7,500 is taken by a partner Rohit.
[c] Profit on Realisation amounting to Rs 18,000 is to be distributed between the partners Ashish and Tarun in the ratio of 5:7.
[d] An unrecorded asset realised Rs 5,500.

Give journal entries for the following transactions:
1. To record the Realisation of various assets and liabilities,
2. A Firm has a Stock of Rs 1,60,000. Aziz, a partner took over 50% of the Stock at a discount of 20%,
3. Remaining Stock was sold at a profit of 30% on cost,
4. Land and Buildging (book value Rs 1,60,000) sold for Rs 3,00,000 through a broker who charged 2%, commission on the deal,
5. Plant and Machinery (book value Rs 60,000) was handed over to a Creditor at an agreed valuation of 10% less than the book value,
6. Investment whose face value was Rs 4,000 was realised at 50%.

How will you deal with the Realisation expenses of the firm of Rashim and Bindiya in the following cases
1. Realisation expenses amounts to Rs 1,00,000,
2. Realisation expenses amounting to Rs 30,000 are paid by Rashim, a partner.
3. Realisation expenses are to be borne by Rashim for which he will be paid Rs 70,000 as remuneration for completing the dissolution process. The actual expenses incurred by Rashim were Rs 1,20,000.

The book value of assets (other than cash and bank) transferred to Realisation Account is Rs 1,00,000. 50% of the assets are taken over by a partner Atul, at a discount of 20%; 40% of the remaining assets are sold at a profit of 30% on cost; 5% of the balance being obsolete, realised nothing and remaining assets are handed over to a Creditor, in full settlement of his claim.
You are required to record the journal entries for Realisation of assets.

Record necessary journal entries to record the following unrecorded assets and liabilities in the books of Paras and Priya:
1. There was an old furniture in the firm which had been written-off completely in the books. This was sold for Rs 3,000,
2. Ashish, an old customer whose Account for Rs 1,000 was written-off as bad in the previous year, paid 60%, of the amount,
3. Paras agreed to take over the firm’s goodwill (not recorded in the books of the firm), at a valuation of Rs 30,000,
4. There was an old typewriter which had been written-off completely from the books. It was estimated to realize Rs 400. It was taken away by Priya at an estimated price less 25%,
5. There were 100 shares of Rs 10 each in Star Limited acquired at a cost of Rs 2,000 which had been written-off completely from the books. These shares are valued @ Rs 6 each and divided among the partners in their profit sharing ratio.

All partners wish to dissolve the firm. Yastin, a partner wants that her loan of Rs 2,00,000 must be paid off before the payment of capitals to the partners. But, Amart, another partner wants that the capitals must be paid before the payment of Yastin’s loan. You are required to settle the conflict giving reasons.

What journal entries would be recorded for the following transactions on the dissolution of a firm after various assets (other than cash) on the third party liabilities have been transferred to Reliasation Account.
1. Arti took over the Stock worth Rs 80,000 at Rs 68,000.
2. There was unrecorded Bike of Rs 40,000 which was taken over By Mr. Karim.
3. The firm paid Rs 40,000 as compensation to employees.
4. Sundry creditors amounting to Rs 36,000 were settled at a discount of 15%.
5. Loss on Realisation Rs 42,000 was to be distributed between Arti and Karim in the ratio of 3:4.

Rose and Lily shared profits in the ratio of 2:3. Their Balance Sheet on March 31, 2017 was as follows:    

Balance Sheet of Rose and Lily as on March 31, 2017

Rose and Lily decided to dissolve the firm on the above date. Assets (except bills receivables) realised Rs 4,84,000.  Creditors agreed to take Rs 38,000. Cost of Realisation was Rs 2,400. There was a Motor Cycle in the firm which was bought out of the firm’s money, was not shown in the books of the firm. It was now sold for Rs 10,000. There was a contingent liability in respect of outstanding electric bill of Rs 5,000, Bill Receivable taken over by Rose at Rs 33,000.

Show Realisation Account, Partners Capital Account, Loan Account and Cash Account.

Shilpa, Meena and Nanda decided to dissolve their partnership on March 31,2017. Their profit sharing ratio was 3:2:1 and their Balance Sheet was as under:

Balance Sheet of Shilpa, Meena and Nanda as on March 31, 2017           

The stock of value of Rs 41,660 are taken over by Shilpa for Rs 35,000 and she agreed to discharge bank loan. The remaining stock was sold at Rs 14,000 and debtors amounting to Rs 10,000 realised Rs 8,000. land is sold for Rs 1,10,000. The remaining debtors realised 50% at their book value. Cost of Realisation amounted to Rs 1,200. There was a typewriter not recorded in the books worth Rs 6,000 which were taken over by one of the Creditors at this value. Prepare Realisation Account.

Surjit and Rahi were sharing profits (losses) in the ratio of 3:2, their Balance Sheet as on March 31, 2017 is as follows:
Balance Sheet of Surjit and Rahi as on March 31, 2017

The firm was dissolved on March 31, 2017 on the following terms:
1. Surjitagreed to take the investments at Rs 8,000 and to pay        Mrs. Surjit’s loan.
2.  Other assets wererealisedas follows:

3. Expenses onRealisationamounted to Rs 1,600.
4. Creditors agreed to accept Rs 37,000 as a final settlement.
You are required to prepare Realisation Account, Partners’ Capital Account and Bank Account.

Rita, Geeta and Ashish were partners in a firm sharing profits/losses in the ratio of 3:2:1. On March 31, 2017 their balance sheet was as follows:

On the date of above-mentioned date the firm was dissolved:
1. Rita was appointed to realise the assets. Rita was to receive 5% commission on the rate of assets (except cash) and was to bear all expenses of Realisation,

2. Assets were realised as follows:

3. Investments were realised at 85% of the book value,

4. Expenses of Realisation amounted to Rs 4,100,

5. Firm had to pay Rs 7,200 for outstanding salary not provided for earlier,

6. Contingent liability in respect of bills discounted with the bank was also materialised and paid off Rs 9,800,           

Prepare Realisation Account, Capital Accounts of Partners’ and Cash Account.

Anup and Sumit are equal partners in a firm. They decided to dissolve the partnership on December 31, 2017. When the balance sheet is as under:
    Balance Sheet of Anup and Sumit as on December 31, 2017

The Assets were realised as follows:

The Creditors were paid Rs 25,500 in full settlement. Expenses of Realisation amount to Rs 2,500.

Prepare Realisation Account, Bank Account, Partners Capital Accounts to close the books of the firm.

Ashu and Harish are partners sharing profit and losses as 3:2. They decided to dissolve the firm on December 31, 2017. Their balance sheet on the above date was:
Balance Sheet of Ashu and Harish as on December 31, 2017

Ashu is to take over the building at Rs 95,000 and Machinery and Furniture is take over by Harish at value of Rs 80,000. Ashu agreed to pay Creditor and Harish agreed to meet Bank overdraft. Stock and Investments are taken by both partner in profit sharing ratio. Debtors realised for Rs 46,000, expenses of Realisation amounted to Rs 3,000. Prepare necessary ledger Account.

Sanjay, Tarun and Vineet shared profit in the ratio of 3:2:1. On December 31,2017 their balance sheet was as follows:
Balance Sheet of Sanjay, Tarun and Vineet as on December 31, 2017

On this date the firm was dissolved. Sanjay was appointed to realise the assets. Sanjay was to receive 6% commission on the sale of assets (except cash) and was to bear all expenses of Realisation.
Sanjay realised the assets as follows: Plant Rs 72,000, Debtors Rs 54,000, Furniture Rs 18,000, Stock 90% of the book value, Investments Rs 76,000 and Bills receivable Rs 31,000. Expenses of Realisation amounted to Rs 4,500.
Prepare Realisation Account, Capital Accounts and Cash Account

The following is the Balance Sheet of Gupta and Sharma as on December 31,2017:
Balance Sheet of Gupta and Sharma as on December 31, 2017

The firm was dissolved on December 31, 2017 and asset realised and settlements of liabilities as follows:
(a) The Realisation of the assets were as follows:

(b) Investment was taken over by Gupta at agreed value of Rs 36,000 and agreed to pay of Mrs. Gupta’s loan.
(c) The Sundry Creditors were paid off less 3% discount.
(d) The Realisation expenses incurred amounted to Rs 1,200.
Journalise the entries to be made on the dissolution and prepare Realisation Account, Bank Account and Partners Capital Accounts.

Ashok, Babu and Chetan are in partnership sharing profit in the proportion of 1/2, 1/3, 1/6 respectively. They dissolve the partnership of the December 31, 2017, when the balance sheet of the firm as under:
Balance Sheet of Ashok, Babu and Chetan as on December 31, 2017

The Machinery was taken over by Babu for Rs 45,000, Ashok took over the Investment for Rs 40,000 and Freehold property was taken over by Chetan at Rs 55,000. The remaining Assets realised as follows: Sundry Debtors Rs 56,500 and Stock Rs 36,500. Sundry Creditors were settled at discount of 7%. A Office computer, not shown in the books of Accounts realised Rs 9,000. Realisation expenses amounted to Rs 3,000.
Prepare Realisation Account, Partners Capital Account, Bank Account.

The following is the Balance sheet of Tanu and Manu, who shares profit and losses in the ratio of 5:3, On December 31,2017:
Balance Sheet of Tanu and Manu as on December 31, 2017

On the above date the firm is dissolved and the following agreement was made: Tanu agree to pay the bank loan and took away the sundry debtors. Sundry creditors accepts stock and paid Rs 10,000 to the firm. Machinery is taken over by Manu for Rs 40,000 and agreed to pay of bills payable at a discount of 5%.. Motor car was taken over by Tanu for Rs 60,000. Investment realised Rs 76,000 and fixtures Rs 4,000. The expenses of dissolution amounted to Rs 2,200.
Prepare Realisation Account, Bank Account and Partners Capital Accounts.