In case of dissolution of firm, the bank overdraft is transferred to:
In case of dissolution of firm, the bank overdraft is transferred to:
Solution
Bank overdraft is a liability of the firm representing the amount owed to the bank. During dissolution, all external liabilities (liabilities other than partners' capital and loans) must be transferred to the Realisation Account.
The journal entry for transferring bank overdraft is:
| Particulars | Debit (₹) | Credit (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Overdraft A/c | xxx | |
| To Realisation A/c | xxx | |
| (Being bank overdraft transferred to realisation account) |
Subsequently, when the bank overdraft is actually paid:
| Particulars | Debit (₹) | Credit (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Realisation A/c | xxx | |
| To Bank A/c | xxx | |
| (Being bank overdraft paid off) |
The Realisation Account serves as a central account where all assets (except cash/bank) are transferred on the debit side and all external liabilities are transferred on the credit side. This helps in determining the profit or loss on realisation, which is then distributed among partners in their profit-sharing ratio.
Bank overdraft cannot be transferred to Bank Account (as they are different accounts), Partners' Capital Account, or Partners' Current Account as these don't record settlement of external liabilities during dissolution.