At the time of admission of new partner Vasu, old partners Paresh and Prabhat had debtors of Rs. 6,20,000 and a provision for doubtful debts of Rs. 20,000 in their books. As per terms of admission, provision for doubtful debts is to be maintained on Sundry Debtors at a provision of 5%. How it will be shown in the balance sheet?
At the time of admission of new partner Vasu, old partners Paresh and Prabhat had debtors of Rs. 6,20,000 and a provision for doubtful debts of Rs. 20,000 in their books. As per terms of admission, provision for doubtful debts is to be maintained on Sundry Debtors at a provision of 5%. How it will be shown in the balance sheet?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
Debtors remain at gross value . Required provision per cent of . Only the shortfall of is debited to Revaluation A/c, but the balance sheet must show the full provision of deducted from debtors.
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