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At the time of dissolution of firm, the following information is provided

Rs.
Sundry debtors21,500
Less: Provision for doubtful debts500
21,000

Debtors realised at a discount of 5%,

Journal entry for realisation of debtors would be :

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Realisation is computed on the gross book value of debtors, because the provision for doubtful debts is transferred separately to the credit of Realisation A/c. Cash realised =21,500×95%=20,425= 21{,}500 \times 95\% = 20{,}425.

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