CUET UG Accountancy Booster Test 1 Realisation Account and Final Settlement
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QUESTION 1 OF 20
Assertion (A): Fictitious assets (like debit balance of P&L) are transferred to the debit of Realisation Account.
Reason (R): All assets, without exception, must be converted into cash on dissolution.
QUESTION 2 OF 20
Which statements regarding the dissolution of a partnership firm (as opposed to dissolution of partnership) are correct?
1. The business is not terminated.
2. Assets and liabilities are revalued and a new balance sheet is drawn.
3. The economic relationship between the partners comes to an end.
QUESTION 3 OF 20
Match the dissolution event with its correct Realisation Account treatment:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Payment of an Unrecorded Liability | a. Debit Realisation A/c (Cash payment) |
| 2. Asset Taken Over by a Partner | b. Credit Realisation A/c (Partner's Capital) |
| 3. Asset Sold for Cash in the Market | c. Credit Realisation A/c (Bank receipt) |
| 4. Transfer of External Liability from Balance Sheet | d. Credit Realisation A/c (Transfer entry) |
QUESTION 4 OF 20
If the total of the debit side of the Realisation Account exceeds the total of the credit side before final closure, the balancing figure represents:
QUESTION 5 OF 20
Order the sequence of asset-related journal entries from start to finish:
1. Asset account is transferred to Realisation A/c at book value
2. Cash is received from the sale of the Asset
3. Loss on Realisation is transferred to Partners' Capital A/c (assuming a loss occurred)
QUESTION 6 OF 20
Why is a partner's current account balance NOT transferred to the Realisation account?
QUESTION 7 OF 20
A firm's Balance Sheet shows Creditors Rs. 50,000, Bank Overdraft Rs. 10,000, and a Partner's Loan of Rs. 20,000. What is the total amount of liabilities transferred to the credit side of the Realisation Account?
QUESTION 8 OF 20
Sundry Debtors are Rs. 40,000, and a Provision for Doubtful Debts exists for Rs. 4,000. How are these exact figures posted to the Realisation Account?
QUESTION 9 OF 20
QUESTION 10 OF 20
QUESTION 11 OF 20
What is the correct formula/journal entry to record the cash payment of a liability that was previously transferred to the Realisation Account?
QUESTION 12 OF 20
A creditor for Rs. 10,000 accepts office equipment valued at Rs. 8,000 in part payment and is paid the balance of Rs. 2,000 in cash. What exact amount will be debited to Realisation A/c and credited to Bank A/c for this settlement?
QUESTION 13 OF 20
If realisation expenses of Rs. 1,500 are incurred and paid by the firm in cash, which account is credited?
QUESTION 14 OF 20
A partner agrees to bear all realisation expenses for a fixed remuneration of Rs. 15,000. He personally pays Rs. 11,800 as expenses. What entry does the firm make for the actual out-of-pocket payment of Rs. 11,800 made by the partner?
QUESTION 15 OF 20
An old, unrecorded typewriter is taken over by partner Bharat for Rs. 600. What is the correct journal entry?
QUESTION 16 OF 20
Consider the following regarding unrecorded liabilities:
1. Unrecorded liabilities are transferred to the credit side of the Realisation Account initially.
2. The payment of unrecorded liabilities is debited to the Realisation Account.
QUESTION 17 OF 20
When profit on realisation is transferred to the partners' capital accounts, on which side of the partners' capital accounts is this posted?
QUESTION 18 OF 20
In the event of a loss on realisation, the correct formula/journal entry is:
QUESTION 19 OF 20
Assertion (A): The final debit balance in a partner's capital account means the partner must bring in cash to close it.
Reason (R): A debit balance indicates the partner owes money to the firm upon final settlement.
QUESTION 20 OF 20
Arrange the following steps of final settlement on dissolution in their correct required order:
1. Settle Partners' Capital Accounts
2. Pay third-party (external) liabilities
3. Pay Partner's Loan to the firm
Test Complete!
Answer Review
1 Assertion (A): Fictitious assets (like debit balance of P&L) are transferred to the debit of Realisation Account.
Reason (R): All assets, without exception, must be converted into cash on dissolution.
Fictitious assets are not transferred to Realisation Account. They are transferred to partners' capital accounts. Not all assets are realized in cash.
Fictitious assets such as debit balance of Profit & Loss Account are not real assets and therefore are not transferred to the Realisation Account. Instead, they are transferred directly to partners' capital accounts. Similarly, the reason is also false because cash in hand, bank balance, and fictitious assets are excluded from realization. Hence, both Assertion and Reason are false.
- Option A β Both statements are incorrect.
- Option B β Assertion itself is false.
- Option D β Reason is also false.
Used: Elimination
Application:
- The exceptions regarding fictitious assets help eliminate all options except C.
Final Logic:
- Fictitious assets are not realized assets.
"Fictitious never realized."
2 Which statements regarding the dissolution of a partnership firm (as opposed to dissolution of partnership) are correct?
1. The business is not terminated.
2. Assets and liabilities are revalued and a new balance sheet is drawn.
3. The economic relationship between the partners comes to an end.
Dissolution of firm ends business completely. Economic relationship terminates. Revaluation/new balance sheet applies to reconstitution.
In dissolution of a firm, the business is completely terminated and the economic relationship among all partners ends. Statements 1 and 2 describe reconstitution or dissolution of partnership rather than dissolution of firm. Therefore, only statement 3 is correct.
- Option A β Both statements are incorrect.
- Option B β Statement 1 is false.
- Option C β Statement 2 is false.
Used: Odd One Out
Application:
- Only one statement correctly represents complete dissolution.
Final Logic:
- Termination of all partner relationships defines dissolution of firm.
"Firm dissolved = Relationship ended."
3 Match the dissolution event with its correct Realisation Account treatment:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Payment of an Unrecorded Liability | a. Debit Realisation A/c (Cash payment) |
| 2. Asset Taken Over by a Partner | b. Credit Realisation A/c (Partner's Capital) |
| 3. Asset Sold for Cash in the Market | c. Credit Realisation A/c (Bank receipt) |
| 4. Transfer of External Liability from Balance Sheet | d. Credit Realisation A/c (Transfer entry) |
Liability payment debits Realisation. Asset takeover credits Realisation. Cash sale increases bank. External liabilities are transferred to Realisation credit.
Correct matching: 1 β b (Unrecorded liability paid β Debit Realisation A/c) 2 β d (Asset taken over β Credit Realisation A/c through partner capital) 3 β c (Cash sale β Credit Realisation A/c through bank receipt) 4 β a (External liabilities transferred β Credit Realisation A/c) Thus, Option A is correct.
- Option B β Incorrect treatment of liabilities.
- Option C β Asset sale entry mismatched.
- Option D β Wrong realization treatment.
Used: Option Grouping
Application:
- Associating each event with its standard journal entry simplifies matching.
Final Logic:
- Only Option A correctly matches all accounting treatments.
"Liability-pay, sale-bank, takeover-capital."
4 If the total of the debit side of the Realisation Account exceeds the total of the credit side before final closure, the balancing figure represents:
Debit side exceeding credit indicates loss. Expenses and liabilities outweigh realizations. Loss transferred to partners.
When the debit side of the Realisation Account is greater than the credit side, the firm has incurred a realization loss because liabilities, expenses, or book values exceed the realized proceeds. Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A β Profit occurs when credit exceeds debit.
- Option C β Capital deficit is separate.
- Option D β Third-party liabilities are not balancing figures.
Used: Direct Concept Recall
Application:
- Understanding Realisation Account balancing directly gives the answer.
Final Logic:
- Higher debit total indicates loss.
"Debit higher = Loss."
5 Order the sequence of asset-related journal entries from start to finish:
1. Asset account is transferred to Realisation A/c at book value
2. Cash is received from the sale of the Asset
3. Loss on Realisation is transferred to Partners' Capital A/c (assuming a loss occurred)
Assets transferred first. Assets sold afterward. Final loss transferred last.
The process begins with transferring assets to the Realisation Account at book value. Then the assets are sold and cash is received. Finally, any resulting profit or loss is transferred to partners' capital accounts. Therefore, the correct sequence is 1 β 2 β 3.
- Option A β Sale cannot occur before transfer.
- Option B β Loss determined only after sale.
- Option D β Final transfer cannot happen first.
Used: Sequential Logic
Application:
- Following the accounting flow determines the correct order.
Final Logic:
- Transfer precedes realization and final adjustment.
"Transfer β Sell β Adjust."
6 Why is a partner's current account balance NOT transferred to the Realisation account?
Current account is an internal adjustment. It relates to partner settlement. Hence adjusted through capital accounts.
A partner's current account balance is an internal matter among partners and therefore is adjusted through the respective partner's capital account rather than through the Realisation Account. Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B β Current account is not fictitious.
- Option C β It is not an external liability.
- Option D β Current account is not necessarily cash.
Used: Elimination
Application:
- The distinction between internal and external settlement clarifies the treatment.
Final Logic:
- Internal partner balances bypass Realisation Account.
"Current goes to capital."
7 A firm's Balance Sheet shows Creditors Rs. 50,000, Bank Overdraft Rs. 10,000, and a Partner's Loan of Rs. 20,000. What is the total amount of liabilities transferred to the credit side of the Realisation Account?
External liabilities only are transferred. Partner loan is excluded initially. Creditors + overdraft = Rs. 60,000.
Only external liabilities are transferred to the credit side of the Realisation Account. Calculation: 50,000 + 10,000 = 60,000 Partner's loan is not transferred because it is settled separately. Therefore, Option D is correct.
- Option A β Includes partner loan incorrectly.
- Option B β Wrong calculation.
- Option C β Omits overdraft.
Used: Substitution
Application:
- Only external liabilities are included in the calculation.
Final Logic:
- Partner loans are excluded from Realisation transfer.
"External only."
8 Sundry Debtors are Rs. 40,000, and a Provision for Doubtful Debts exists for Rs. 4,000. How are these exact figures posted to the Realisation Account?
Debtors transferred at gross value. Provision transferred separately. Both entries affect Realisation.
Sundry Debtors are transferred to the debit side of Realisation Account at gross value Rs. 40,000. Provision for Doubtful Debts, being a related liability/provision, is transferred to the credit side with Rs. 4,000. Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A β Net transfer is incorrect.
- Option C β Debtors are not credited initially.
- Option D β Provision is not transferred to capital account.
Used: Formula/Entry Recall
Application:
- Understanding gross transfer treatment helps determine correct posting.
Final Logic:
- Assets and provisions are transferred separately.
"Gross asset, separate provision."
9
Realisation Account records settlement activities. Sale and payment entries are included. Realisation expenses are also recorded.
After transfer of assets and liabilities, the Realisation Account records: Sale of assets Payment of liabilities Realisation expenses These transactions help determine realization profit or loss. Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B β Revaluation applies to continuing firms.
- Option C β Admission fees are unrelated.
- Option D β Routine business transactions cease on dissolution.
Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching
Application:
- The passage directly lists the recorded transactions.
Final Logic:
- Realisation Account records dissolution settlement activities.
"Sell, pay, expense."
10
Cash already exists in liquid form. Fictitious assets have no realizable value. Hence excluded from Realisation transfer.
Cash in hand and bank balance are already liquid assets and therefore need not be realized. Fictitious assets are not actual realizable assets. Hence, they are excluded from the Realisation Account. Therefore, Option C is correct.
- Option A β External liabilities are transferred.
- Option B β Tangible assets are transferred for realization.
- Option D β Unrecorded liabilities are handled when paid.
Used: Elimination
Application:
- Non-realizable or already-liquid items are excluded.
Final Logic:
- Only realizable assets and external liabilities are transferred.
"Cash stays, fictitious fades."
11 What is the correct formula/journal entry to record the cash payment of a liability that was previously transferred to the Realisation Account?
Liability payment reduces bank balance. Realisation Account records settlement. Payment entry debits Realisation.
When liabilities are paid during dissolution, the Realisation Account is debited because settlement is an expense/loss to the firm, and Bank Account is credited because cash is paid out. Journal Entry: Realisation A/c Dr. ββTo Bank A/c Therefore, Option D is correct.
- Option A β Reverses the actual payment effect.
- Option B β Liability account was already transferred earlier.
- Option C β No direct transfer back to Realisation occurs.
Used: Formula/Entry Recall
Application:
- Understanding the standard dissolution entry identifies the correct journal treatment.
Final Logic:
- Cash payment reduces bank and debits realization.
"Payment = Realisation Dr."
12 A creditor for Rs. 10,000 accepts office equipment valued at Rs. 8,000 in part payment and is paid the balance of Rs. 2,000 in cash. What exact amount will be debited to Realisation A/c and credited to Bank A/c for this settlement?
Office equipment settles part liability. Remaining balance paid in cash. Only cash affects Bank Account.
The creditor accepted: Office equipment worth Rs. 8,000 Cash balance Rs. 2,000 Thus, the bank payment recorded is: 10000 - 8000 = 2000 Hence, Rs. 2,000 is debited to Realisation Account and credited to Bank Account.
- Option A β Includes non-cash settlement portion.
- Option C β Represents asset value, not bank payment.
- Option D β Cash payment still exists.
Used: Substitution
Application:
- Subtracting the non-cash settlement identifies the actual cash payment.
Final Logic:
- Only the unpaid balance affects bank settlement.
"Asset first, cash balance later."
13 If realisation expenses of Rs. 1,500 are incurred and paid by the firm in cash, which account is credited?
Expenses paid in cash reduce bank balance. Realisation Account is debited. Bank receives the credit entry.
When realization expenses are paid by the firm: Journal Entry: Realisation A/c Dr. To Bank A/c Bank Account is credited because cash goes out of the business. Therefore, Option A is correct.
- Option B β Realisation Account is debited, not credited.
- Option C β Partner capital is unaffected directly.
- Option D β Separate Realisation Expense Account is not prepared.
Used: Formula/Entry Recall
Application:
- Cash expense payment always reduces Bank Account.
Final Logic:
- Expense paid means Bank credited.
"Cash paid β Bank credited."
14 A partner agrees to bear all realisation expenses for a fixed remuneration of Rs. 15,000. He personally pays Rs. 11,800 as expenses. What entry does the firm make for the actual out-of-pocket payment of Rs. 11,800 made by the partner?
Partner personally bears expenses. Firm does not pay cash. Therefore, no entry for actual payment.
When a partner agrees to bear realization expenses personally, the actual payment made by the partner is not recorded in the firm's books because the firm itself neither incurs nor pays the expense directly. Hence, no entry is passed for Rs. 11,800.
- Option A β Firm does not record partner's direct payment.
- Option B β Bank Account remains unaffected.
- Option D β Capital adjustment is unnecessary here.
Used: Elimination
Application:
- No firm cash movement means no journal entry in firm books.
Final Logic:
- Personal payments by partner stay outside firm accounting.
"Partner pays personally = No firm entry."
15 An old, unrecorded typewriter is taken over by partner Bharat for Rs. 600. What is the correct journal entry?
Partner takes over unrecorded asset. Partner becomes liable to firm. Realisation Account gains value.
Since the unrecorded asset is taken over by Bharat, his capital account is debited and Realisation Account is credited. Journal Entry: Bharat's Capital A/c Dr. 600 ββTo Realisation A/c 600 Therefore, Option B is correct.
- Option A β Entry direction reversed.
- Option C β No cash transaction occurred.
- Option D β Unrecorded asset account is not created.
Used: Formula/Entry Recall
Application:
- Asset takeover by partner increases realization and reduces partner capital.
Final Logic:
- Partner taking asset owes equivalent value to firm.
"Take asset β Capital Dr."
16 Consider the following regarding unrecorded liabilities:
1. Unrecorded liabilities are transferred to the credit side of the Realisation Account initially.
2. The payment of unrecorded liabilities is debited to the Realisation Account.
Unrecorded liabilities are not transferred initially. Payment is still recorded through Realisation. Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Unrecorded liabilities do not appear in the Balance Sheet, so they cannot be transferred initially to the Realisation Account. However, when they are paid, the Realisation Account is debited. Journal Entry: Realisation A/c Dr. ββTo Bank A/c Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
- Option A β Statement 1 is false.
- Option B β Unrecorded liabilities are not transferred initially.
- Option C β Statement 2 is true.
Used: Elimination
Application:
- Only recorded liabilities are transferred initially.
Final Logic:
- Payment entry exists even without initial transfer.
"Unrecorded? Pay only."
17 When profit on realisation is transferred to the partners' capital accounts, on which side of the partners' capital accounts is this posted?
Profit increases partner capital. Increase is credited. Shared in profit-sharing ratio.
Profit on realization increases partners' capital balances and is therefore credited to their capital accounts. Journal Entry: Realisation A/c Dr. ββTo Partners' Capital A/cs Hence, Option C is correct.
- Option A β Debit side reduces capital.
- Option B β Profit definitely appears in capital accounts.
- Option D β "Asset side" is not applicable.
Used: Direct Concept Recall
Application:
- Profits always increase capital balances.
Final Logic:
- Increase in capital is credited.
"Profit means credit."
18 In the event of a loss on realisation, the correct formula/journal entry is:
Loss reduces partner capitals. Realisation Account is credited. Partners bear loss in ratio.
Loss on realization is borne by partners in their profit-sharing ratio. Therefore, partners' capital accounts are debited and Realisation Account is credited. Journal Entry: \text{Partners' Capital A/c Dr.} \ \text{To Realisation A/c} Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B β Represents realization profit.
- Option C β P&L Account is not used here.
- Option D β No direct bank effect occurs.
Used: Formula/Entry Recall
Application:
- Losses decrease capital balances.
Final Logic:
- Capital accounts absorb realization loss.
"Loss β Capital Dr."
19 Assertion (A): The final debit balance in a partner's capital account means the partner must bring in cash to close it.
Reason (R): A debit balance indicates the partner owes money to the firm upon final settlement.
Debit balance means deficiency. Partner owes amount to firm. Cash must be brought in to settle.
A debit balance in a partner's capital account indicates that the partner owes money to the firm. Therefore, the partner must contribute cash to settle and close the account. The reason correctly explains the assertion. Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A β Reason directly explains assertion.
- Option C β Reason is true.
- Option D β Assertion is also true.
Used: Contextual/Tonal Matching
Application:
- The reason logically explains why cash contribution is necessary.
Final Logic:
- Debit balance represents payable deficiency.
"Debit balance = Bring cash."
20 Arrange the following steps of final settlement on dissolution in their correct required order:
1. Settle Partners' Capital Accounts
2. Pay third-party (external) liabilities
3. Pay Partner's Loan to the firm
External liabilities paid first. Partner loans settled afterward. Capital settlement occurs last.
According to Section 48: 1. External liabilities are paid first. 2. Partner loans are settled next. 3. Partner capitals are repaid afterward. Thus, the correct order is: 2 β 3 β 1 Therefore, Option D is correct.
- Option A β Capitals cannot precede liabilities.
- Option B β External liabilities must come first.
- Option C β Partner loans cannot precede outside debts.
Used: Sequential Logic
Application:
- Applying statutory settlement order determines the sequence.
Final Logic:
- Outside liabilities always get first priority.
"Outside β Loan β Capital."
