Question : On dissolution of the firm, amount of sundry debtors was Rs.1,80,000. B (a partner) took over debtors amounted to Rs.90,000 at Rs.85000 and the remaining debtors were sold to a debt collecting agency at 15% of the value. What will be the entries for the transaction?
Option 1: (1) B's capital A/c Dr 180000
To Realisation A/c 180000
(2) Cash/Bank A/c Dr. 76500
Toi Realisation A/c 76500
Option 2: (1) B's capital A/c Dr 85000
To Realisation A/c 85000
(2) Cash/Bank A/c Dr. 13500
Toi Realisation A/c 13500
Option 3: (1) B's capital A/c Dr 85000
To Realisation A/c 85000
(2) Cash/Bank A/c Dr. 76500
Toi Realisation A/c 76500
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: (1) B's capital A/c Dr 85000
To Realisation A/c 85000
(2) Cash/Bank A/c Dr. 76500
Toi Realisation A/c 76500
Solution : (1) B's capital A/c Dr 85000
To Realisation A/c 85000
(2) Cash/Bank A/c Dr. 76500
Toi Realisation A/c 76500
Explanation: Amount realised from sale of debtors to debt collecting agency
Total value of debtors = 180000
Less: Debtors taken over by B 90000
Book value of remaining debtors 90000
Amount received from sale to debt collecting agency
Book value of remaining debtors 90000
Less: Discount given 90000 * 15% = 13500
= 76500
Hence the correct answer is option 3.