CUET UG Accountancy Booster Test 2 Realisation Account and Final Settlement
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QUESTION 1 OF 20
Match the following Balance Sheet items with their correct closure treatment on dissolution:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Fictitious Assets (e.g., P&L debit balance) | a. Debited to Partners' Capital A/c in profit ratio |
| 2. Partner's Loan (Credit balance) | b. Paid directly from Bank A/c after outside liabilities |
| 3. Outside Liabilities | c. Credited to Realisation A/c |
| 4. Accumulated Profit (General Reserve) | d. Credited to Partners' Capital A/c in profit ratio |
QUESTION 2 OF 20
Which of the following statements about dissolution of a firm under Section 39 of the Partnership Act 1932 is correct?
1. It means the dissolution of partnership between all the partners of a firm.
2. The firm continues its normal business under a new name.
3. It brings an end to the existence of the firm.
QUESTION 3 OF 20
Assertion (A): The Realisation Account is prepared to ascertain the net profit or loss from realizing assets and paying liabilities.
Reason (R): This account is prepared routinely every year at the end of the financial year.
QUESTION 4 OF 20
Why is the profit on Realisation distributed in the profit sharing ratio rather than the capital ratio?
QUESTION 5 OF 20
QUESTION 6 OF 20
QUESTION 7 OF 20
Arrange the statutory order of payment on dissolution (as per Section 48) correctly:
1. Paying each partner's capital
2. Paying firm's debts to third parties
3. Paying each partner's loan/advances
QUESTION 8 OF 20
What is the formula/journal entry for treating a Workmen Compensation Reserve when no corresponding liability exists at the time of dissolution?
QUESTION 9 OF 20
Debtors were Rs. 25,000. They realised 90% of their value. Also, Rs. 1,200 was recovered for bad debts written-off last year. What is the total cash received debited to the Bank Account?
QUESTION 10 OF 20
If a partner takes over a recorded asset at a value lower than the book value, what is the effect on the Realisation Account?
QUESTION 11 OF 20
A firm had unrecorded investments worth Rs. 10,000. These were accepted by a creditor of Rs. 10,000 in full settlement of his claim. What will be the journal entry in the firm's books?
QUESTION 12 OF 20
Consider the following regarding creditor settlement:
1. If creditors are paid at a discount, Realisation A/c is debited with the actual cash amount paid.
2. The discount amount must be separately credited to the Realisation A/c to balance the books.
Which statement is true?
QUESTION 13 OF 20
If a partner is given a fixed remuneration to bear all realisation expenses, and the firm accidentally pays the actual expenses on his behalf, what is the entry for the actual expenses paid by the firm?
QUESTION 14 OF 20
When a partner formally agrees to bear the realisation expenses, and he personally pays the realisation expenses out of his own private funds, what journal entry is passed in the firm's books for this payment?
QUESTION 15 OF 20
The correct formula/journal entry for the cash realisation of an unrecorded asset during dissolution is:
QUESTION 16 OF 20
Assertion (A): Payment of an unrecorded liability reduces the ultimate profit (or increases the loss) on realisation.
Reason (R): Payment of an unrecorded liability is debited to the Realisation Account, increasing the total debits.
QUESTION 17 OF 20
What is the correct sequence for distributing accumulated profits (like General Reserve) on dissolution?
1. Identify the profit sharing ratio
2. Credit Partners' Capital Accounts
3. Debit General Reserve Account
QUESTION 18 OF 20
The total debit of Realisation A/c is Rs. 1,50,000 and total credit is Rs. 1,20,000. Partners A and B share profits equally. What is the exact loss transferred to A's Capital Account?
QUESTION 19 OF 20
Match the following scenarios with their corresponding journal entries upon final settlement:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Final Debit Balance in Capital | a. Debit Capital A/c, Credit Bank A/c |
| 2. Final Credit Balance in Capital | b. Debit Bank A/c, Credit Capital A/c |
| 3. Unrecorded Asset Realised in Cash | c. Debit Bank A/c, Credit Realisation A/c |
| 4. Realisation Expenses Paid by Firm | d. Debit Realisation A/c, Credit Bank A/c |
QUESTION 20 OF 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Bank Account on dissolution:
1. All cash receipts from the sale of assets are debited to it.
2. Payments for liabilities and expenses are credited to it.
3. It should have a closing balance carried forward to the next year.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
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Answer Review
1 Match the following Balance Sheet items with their correct closure treatment on dissolution:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Fictitious Assets (e.g., P&L debit balance) | a. Debited to Partners' Capital A/c in profit ratio |
| 2. Partner's Loan (Credit balance) | b. Paid directly from Bank A/c after outside liabilities |
| 3. Outside Liabilities | c. Credited to Realisation A/c |
| 4. Accumulated Profit (General Reserve) | d. Credited to Partners' Capital A/c in profit ratio |
Fictitious assets are losses. Partner loans are repaid separately. Liabilities transferred to Realisation A/c.
Correct treatment: 1. Fictitious assets → Debited to Partners' Capital Accounts in profit-sharing ratio. 2. Partner's loan → Paid through Bank after outside liabilities. 3. Outside liabilities → Credited to Realisation Account. 4. General Reserve → Credited to Partners' Capital Accounts in profit-sharing ratio. Thus, Option B is correct.
- Option A → Fictitious assets are not paid from bank.
- Option C → General Reserve is not transferred to Bank.
- Option D → Outside liabilities are not paid directly first.
Used
- Option Grouping
Application:
- �� Match each balance sheet item with dissolution treatment.
Final Logic:
- �� Only Option B correctly aligns all accounting treatments.
- "Reserve gains, fictitious losses."
2 Which of the following statements about dissolution of a firm under Section 39 of the Partnership Act 1932 is correct?
1. It means the dissolution of partnership between all the partners of a firm.
2. The firm continues its normal business under a new name.
3. It brings an end to the existence of the firm.
Dissolution ends partnership among all partners. Firm ceases to exist. Business continuity does not occur.
Under Section 39, dissolution of a firm means complete termination of partnership relations among all partners and closure of the firm's existence. Thus: Statement 1 is correct. Statement 3 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because business does not continue after dissolution. Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B → Statement 3 is also correct.
- Option C → Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Option D → Statement 2 is false.
Used
- Elimination
Application:
- �� Remove statements implying continuation of dissolved firm.
Final Logic:
- �� Dissolution permanently ends the firm.
- "Firm dissolved = existence ended."
3 Assertion (A): The Realisation Account is prepared to ascertain the net profit or loss from realizing assets and paying liabilities.
Reason (R): This account is prepared routinely every year at the end of the financial year.
Realisation Account measures dissolution result. It is not prepared annually. Prepared only during dissolution.
The Realisation Account is specifically prepared during dissolution to determine profit or loss arising from realization of assets and settlement of liabilities. However, it is not prepared every year. Routine yearly accounts use Trading and Profit & Loss Accounts instead. Thus: Assertion is true. Reason is false. Hence, Option D is correct.
- Option A → Reason is incorrect.
- Option B → Assertion is true.
- Option C → Assertion is not false.
Used
- Conceptual Linking
Application:
- �� Distinguish annual accounting from dissolution accounting.
Final Logic:
- �� Realisation Account exists only during dissolution.
- "Realisation is final, not annual."
4 Why is the profit on Realisation distributed in the profit sharing ratio rather than the capital ratio?
Realisation profit belongs to partners jointly. Distribution follows partnership agreement. Profit ratio governs such allocation.
Realisation profit or loss arises from disposal of business assets and settlement of liabilities. Since these gains or losses relate to partnership operations, they are shared according to the agreed profit-sharing ratio among partners. Hence, Option C is correct.
- Option A → Capital ratio may apply in Garner vs Murray only.
- Option B → Realisation profit is not merely capital receipt.
- Option D → No such prohibition exists.
Used
- Contextual/Tonal Matching
Application:
- �� Link realization outcome with partnership agreement.
Final Logic:
- �� Profit-sharing agreement governs realization results.
- "Realisation follows profit ratio."
5
Debtors transferred fully. Provision transferred separately. Gross value used in Realisation A/c.
The passage clearly states that sundry debtors are transferred to the Realisation Account at their gross value, while provision for doubtful debts is transferred separately to the credit side. Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B → Provision is not deducted directly.
- Option C → Estimated realization is irrelevant here.
- Option D → Debtors are transferred.
Used
- Contextual/Tonal Matching
Application:
- �� Use exact wording from passage.
Final Logic:
- �� Gross debtor value enters Realisation Account.
- "Debtors transfer gross, provision separate."
6
Provision accounts are credited separately. Fixed assets transferred at gross value. Provision moves to Realisation credit side.
Like provision for doubtful debts, provision for depreciation is transferred separately to the credit side of Realisation Account while fixed assets are transferred at gross book value. Hence, Option D is correct.
- Option A → Gross asset value is transferred.
- Option B → Provision cannot be ignored.
- Option C → No direct transfer to capitals.
Used
- Elimination
Application:
- �� Apply same treatment rule as provisions.
Final Logic:
- �� Provision accounts are credited separately.
- "Provision goes credit side."
7 Arrange the statutory order of payment on dissolution (as per Section 48) correctly:
1. Paying each partner's capital
2. Paying firm's debts to third parties
3. Paying each partner's loan/advances
Outside liabilities first. Partner loans next. Capitals repaid afterward.
Section 48 requires settlement in this order: 1. Third-party debts 2. Partner loans 3. Partner capitals Thus: 2 → 3 → 1 Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A → Partner loans cannot precede outside debts.
- Option C → Capitals are settled later.
- Option D → Partner loans come before capital repayment.
Used
- Sequential Logic
Application:
- �� Apply statutory payment hierarchy.
Final Logic:
- �� Outsiders always receive first priority.
- "Outside → Loans → Capital."
8 What is the formula/journal entry for treating a Workmen Compensation Reserve when no corresponding liability exists at the time of dissolution?
No liability means reserve becomes profit. Distributed among partners. Capital accounts credited.
When no workmen compensation liability exists, the reserve becomes an accumulated profit. Therefore, it is distributed among partners in their profit-sharing ratio. Journal Entry: Workmen Compensation Reserve A/c Dr. To Partners' Capital A/c Hence, Option C is correct.
- Option A → Realisation Account not involved.
- Option B → Reserve is not transferred to Realisation.
- Option D → Reverse entry incorrect.
Used
- Formula-Based Elimination
Application:
- �� Identify treatment of unused reserve.
Final Logic:
- �� Unused reserve belongs to partners.
- "Unused reserve becomes partner gain."
9 Debtors were Rs. 25,000. They realised 90% of their value. Also, Rs. 1,200 was recovered for bad debts written-off last year. What is the total cash received debited to the Bank Account?
90% realization calculated. Add bad debts recovered. Total cash received determined.
Debtors realized: [25,000 \times 90% = 22,500] Bad debts recovered: [1,200] Total cash received: [22,500 + 1,200 = 23,700] Hence, Option D is correct.
- Option A → Ignores 10% loss.
- Option B → Excludes bad debts recovered.
- Option C → Incorrect calculation.
Used
- Substitution
Application:
- �� Calculate realization amount and add recovery.
Final Logic:
- �� Total bank receipt includes all recoveries.
- "Recoveries add to realization."
10 If a partner takes over a recorded asset at a value lower than the book value, what is the effect on the Realisation Account?
Asset takeover treated like realization. Agreed value credited. Difference affects realization profit/loss.
When a partner takes over an asset, the Realisation Account is credited with the agreed takeover value, not necessarily the book value. If the agreed value is lower than book value, the difference contributes to realization loss. Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A → Debit entry incorrect.
- Option C → Book value not used for takeover.
- Option D → Difference passes through Realisation A/c.
Used
- Elimination
Application:
- �� Identify correct realization treatment.
Final Logic:
- �� Agreed takeover value determines credit.
Questions 11–20
11 A firm had unrecorded investments worth Rs. 10,000. These were accepted by a creditor of Rs. 10,000 in full settlement of his claim. What will be the journal entry in the firm's books?
Both asset and liability are unrecorded. Settlement occurs outside books. Net accounting effect is nil.
Since both: the investment (asset) and the creditor (liability) are unrecorded, their settlement does not affect the books of accounts. One unrecorded item offsets the other completely. Therefore, no journal entry is passed. Hence, Option C is correct.
- Option A → No bank transaction occurs.
- Option B → Unrecorded items are not individually recorded here.
- Option D → Incorrect treatment of unrecorded investment.
Used
- Elimination
Application:
- �� Identify that both items are already outside accounting records.
Final Logic:
- �� Equal unrecorded asset and liability cancel out.
- "Unrecorded settles unrecorded = no entry."
12 Consider the following regarding creditor settlement:
1. If creditors are paid at a discount, Realisation A/c is debited with the actual cash amount paid.
2. The discount amount must be separately credited to the Realisation A/c to balance the books.
Which statement is true?
Realisation Account records actual payment. Discount automatically increases realization profit. Separate credit unnecessary.
When creditors are paid at a discount, only the actual amount paid is debited to the Realisation Account. The unpaid discount portion automatically contributes to realization profit. Therefore: Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because no separate credit entry is needed. Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B → Statement 1 is true.
- Option C → Separate discount credit unnecessary.
- Option D → Statement 1 is valid.
Used
- Conceptual Linking
Application:
- �� Relate creditor discount treatment to realization profit.
Final Logic:
- �� Reduced payment itself creates gain.
- "Less paid = automatic gain."
13 If a partner is given a fixed remuneration to bear all realisation expenses, and the firm accidentally pays the actual expenses on his behalf, what is the entry for the actual expenses paid by the firm?
Partner agreed to bear expenses personally. Firm paid on behalf of partner. Amount recoverable from partner.
Since the partner had agreed to bear realization expenses personally, any amount paid by the firm on his behalf becomes recoverable from that partner. Journal Entry: Partner's Capital A/c Dr. To Bank A/c Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A → Firm should not bear the expense ultimately.
- Option C → No Realisation Account impact here.
- Option D → Payment requires adjustment.
Used
- Formula-Based Elimination
Application:
- �� Apply reimbursement principle.
Final Logic:
- �� Firm recovers wrongly paid expenses from partner.
- "Partner promised → Partner pays."
14 When a partner formally agrees to bear the realisation expenses, and he personally pays the realisation expenses out of his own private funds, what journal entry is passed in the firm's books for this payment?
Firm neither pays nor reimburses. Transaction occurs privately. No accounting impact on firm.
If a partner personally bears realization expenses from private funds according to agreement, the firm is unaffected because: no firm asset is used no liability arises for the firm Therefore, no journal entry is passed. Hence, Option D is correct.
- Option A → Firm bank not involved.
- Option B → Firm does not owe reimbursement.
- Option C → No payment from firm.
Used
- Elimination
Application:
- �� Check whether firm books are affected.
Final Logic:
- �� Purely personal transaction requires no entry.
- "Private payment = no firm entry."
15 The correct formula/journal entry for the cash realisation of an unrecorded asset during dissolution is:
Unrecorded asset generates cash. Realisation Account receives credit. Bank balance increases.
When an unrecorded asset is realized in cash, the firm receives money although the asset was not previously recorded. Journal Entry: Bank A/c Dr. To Realisation A/c Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B → Asset account does not exist in books.
- Option C → Incorrect entry structure.
- Option D → Capital account unrelated.
Used
- Formula-Based Elimination
Application:
- �� Apply journal entry for realization of unrecorded asset.
Final Logic:
- �� Cash receipt increases Bank and realization gain.
- "Unrecorded asset brings cash."
16 Assertion (A): Payment of an unrecorded liability reduces the ultimate profit (or increases the loss) on realisation.
Reason (R): Payment of an unrecorded liability is debited to the Realisation Account, increasing the total debits.
Unrecorded liability creates extra expense. Realisation Account debit increases. Profit decreases accordingly.
Payment of an unrecorded liability is recorded as: Realisation A/c Dr. To Bank A/c This increases the debit side of Realisation Account, thereby reducing realization profit or increasing realization loss. Thus: Assertion is true. Reason is true. Reason correctly explains Assertion. Hence, Option C is correct.
- Option A → Reason directly explains Assertion.
- Option B → Reason is true.
- Option D → Assertion is also true.
Used
- Conceptual Linking
Application:
- �� Relate debit increase to reduction in realization profit.
Final Logic:
- �� Higher debits reduce net realization outcome.
- "Extra liability = extra loss."
17 What is the correct sequence for distributing accumulated profits (like General Reserve) on dissolution?
1. Identify the profit sharing ratio
2. Credit Partners' Capital Accounts
3. Debit General Reserve Account
Ratio identified first. Reserve account debited. Capitals credited afterward.
Procedure: 1. Identify partners' profit-sharing ratio. 2. Debit General Reserve Account. 3. Credit Partners' Capital Accounts accordingly. Journal Entry: General Reserve A/c Dr. To Partners' Capital A/c Thus, correct sequence: 1 → 3 → 2 Hence, Option D is correct.
- Option A → Capitals cannot be credited first.
- Option B → Debit step omitted in order.
- Option C → Incorrect accounting sequence.
Used
- Sequential Logic
Application:
- �� Follow proper journal-entry order.
Final Logic:
- �� Source account debited before distribution.
- "Find ratio → Debit reserve → Credit capitals."
18 The total debit of Realisation A/c is Rs. 1,50,000 and total credit is Rs. 1,20,000. Partners A and B share profits equally. What is the exact loss transferred to A's Capital Account?
Realisation loss = debit minus credit. Total loss shared equally. A bears half.
Realisation Loss: 1,50,000 − 1,20,000 = 30,000 Partners share equally: 30,000 ÷ 2 = 15,000 Thus, A's capital account is debited by Rs. 15,000. Hence, Option B is correct.
- Option A → Represents total loss.
- Option C → Incorrect division.
- Option D → Understated share.
Used
- Substitution
Application:
- �� Calculate total loss and divide equally.
Final Logic:
- �� Equal sharing means half of realization loss.
- "Loss split equally."
19 Match the following scenarios with their corresponding journal entries upon final settlement:
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
| 1. Final Debit Balance in Capital | a. Debit Capital A/c, Credit Bank A/c |
| 2. Final Credit Balance in Capital | b. Debit Bank A/c, Credit Capital A/c |
| 3. Unrecorded Asset Realised in Cash | c. Debit Bank A/c, Credit Realisation A/c |
| 4. Realisation Expenses Paid by Firm | d. Debit Realisation A/c, Credit Bank A/c |
Debit balance requires partner contribution. Credit balance means payment to partner. Unrecorded asset realization increases bank.
Correct matching: 1. Final debit balance → Bank Dr. To Capital 2. Final credit balance → Capital Dr. To Bank 3. Unrecorded asset realized → Bank Dr. To Realisation 4. Realisation expenses paid → Realisation Dr. To Bank Thus, Option C is correct.
- Option A → Capital entries mismatched.
- Option B → Unrecorded asset entry incorrect.
- Option D → Multiple incorrect treatments.
Used
- Option Grouping
Application:
- �� Match dissolution situations with journal entries.
Final Logic:
- �� Only Option C aligns all accounting effects correctly.
- "Debit capital brings cash; credit capital takes cash."
20 Consider the following statements regarding the Bank Account on dissolution:
1. All cash receipts from the sale of assets are debited to it.
2. Payments for liabilities and expenses are credited to it.
3. It should have a closing balance carried forward to the next year.
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
Cash receipts increase Bank Account. Payments reduce Bank Account. Bank account closes after dissolution.
During dissolution: Cash received from asset realization is debited to Bank Account. Payments for liabilities and expenses are credited to Bank Account. However, no closing balance is carried forward because books are closed permanently. Thus: Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, Option A is correct.
- Option B → Statement 3 is false.
- Option C → Statement 3 incorrect.
- Option D → Statement 2 is also correct.
Used
- Elimination
Application:
- �� Apply normal bank accounting rules during dissolution.
Final Logic:
- �� Dissolution closes the Bank Account completely.
- "Dissolution ends bank balance."
