Which statement is not false, in respect of the dissolution of a partnership firm :-
Which statement is not false, in respect of the dissolution of a partnership firm :-
Solution
When a partner takes over an unrecorded asset during dissolution:
The unrecorded asset must first be brought into the books. Since it's an asset that wasn't recorded earlier, it needs to be introduced in the Realization Account.
Journal Entry:
Partner's Capital A/c Dr.
To Realization A/c
The Realization Account is credited because:
- The unrecorded asset is being transferred out of the firm
- The partner is taking it over as part of settlement
- The value reduces what the partner would otherwise receive
Why other options are false:
Option 2: Partner's Capital Account is debited (not credited) when taking over an unrecorded asset, as shown in the entry above.
Option 3: When a partner takes over a recorded liability, the entry is:
Realization A/c Dr.
To Partner's Capital A/c
The Realization Account is debited (not credited) because the firm is relieved of the liability.
Option 4: When a partner takes over an unrecorded liability, the entry is:
Realization A/c Dr.
To Partner's Capital A/c
The Realization Account is debited (not credited) as the partner is taking responsibility for a liability that should have been the firm's obligation.
The correct answer is Option 1 as it is the only true statement.
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