Question : What would be closing entry for goodwill given in balance sheet at the time of dissolution of a partnership firm?
Option 1: Goodwill Alc To Partner's Capital Alc
Option 2: Goodwill Alc Dr. To Realisation A/C
Option 3: Realisation Alc Dr. To Goodwill Alc
Option 4: Partner's Capital Alc Dr. To Goodwill A/C
Correct Answer: Realisation Alc Dr. To Goodwill Alc
Solution : Goodwill is an asset. It will be recorded on the debit side of the Realisation Account. Hence the correct option is 3.
Question : Realisation expenses of Rs 10,000 were paid by the firm. Choose the correct journal entry.
Option 1: Realisation A/c ...Dr. 10,000 To Cash/BankA/c 10,000
Option 2: Realisation A/c ...Dr. 10,000 To Concerned Partner's Capital A/c 10,000
Option 3: Concerned Partner's Capital A/c Dr. 10,000 To Cash/Bank A/c 10,000
Option 4: Cash/BankA/c..Dr. 10,000 To Realisation A/c 10,000
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
Question : If retiring partner's Capital Account after adjustments shows 'Debit Balance', that much amount is receivable from the retiring partner. The entry is:
Option 1: Retiring Partner's Capital A/c ...Dr. [Due Amount] To Cash/Bank a/c
Option 2: Cash/BankA/c ...Dr. To Retiring Partner's Capital A/c
Option 3: Interest A/c Dr To Retiring Partner's Loan A/c
Question : Realisation Expenses, 15,000 were paid by the firm on behalf of a partner. The Journal Entry passed will be:
Option 1: Realisation A/c Dr. 15,000 To Cash/Bank A/c 15,000
Option 2: Realiastion A/c Dr. 15,000 To Concerned Partner’s Capital A/c 15,000
Option 3: Concerned Partner’s Capital A/c Dr. 15,000 To Cash/Bank A/c 15,000
Option 4: Cash/Bank A/c Dr. 15,000 To Realisation A/c 15,000
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