Question : There was no workmen compensation reserve in the balance sheet and firm had to pay to the workers at the time of dissolution. The correct journal entry would be
Option 1: Workmen Compensation Reserve A/c Dr. 20,000
To Bank A/c 20,000
Option 2: Realisation A/c Dr. 20,000
To Bank A/c 20,000
Option 3: Workmen Compensation Claim A/c Dr. 20,000
To Partner's Capital A/c 20,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer:
Realisation A/c Dr. 20,000
To Bank A/c 20,000
Solution : If there is no Workman Compensation Reserve in the Balance Sheet, then the firm needs to pay such claims in the center. Hence, the correct option is 2.