Question : A and B Partners. They decided to dissolve their firm on 31st March 2022. Creditors worth Rs.90,000, accepted Rs.55,000 on dissolution. The Journal Entry to record the settlement of creditors will be :
Option 1: Cash A/c Dr 55000
To Realisation A/c 55000
Option 2: Realisation A/c 55000
To Cash A/c 55000
Option 3: Creditors A/c Dr. 90000
To Cash A/c 55000
To P/L A/c 35000
Option 4: None of the Above
Correct Answer: Realisation A/c 55000
To Cash A/c 55000
Solution : Upon the firm's dissolution, each company asset and liability is transferred to a realisation account. If any goodwill is realised, the bank or cash account is debited and the realisation account is credited. Likewise, if any liability is paid off, the realisation account is debited and the cash or bank account is credited.
Hence the correct answer is option 2.




