At the time of the dissolution of a partnership firm, fictitious assets (such as preliminary expenses, advertising expenses, and deferred revenue expenditures) are not real assets and have no market value. These assets must be written off during the dissolution process.
Therefore, the correct answer is: (B) Debit of Realisation A/c.
Manav and Namit were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2024 was as follows:
| Liabilities | Assets | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals: | Machinery | ₹8,00,000 | |
| Manav | ₹4,00,000 | Investments | ₹5,00,000 |
| Namit | ₹6,00,000 | Debtors | ₹12,00,000 |
| Bank Overdraft | ₹9,00,000 | Stock | ₹3,00,000 |
| Creditors | ₹10,00,000 | Cash in Hand | ₹1,00,000 |
| Total | ₹29,00,000 | Total | ₹29,00,000 |
The firm was dissolved on the above date and the following transactions took place:
[(i)] Stock was given to creditors in full settlement of their account.
[(ii)] Investments were taken over by Manav at 120% of book value.
[(iii)] Bad debts amounted to ₹ 2,00,000.
[(iv)] Machinery was realised at 50% discount.
[(v)] Realisation expenses amounted to ₹ 1,00,000 which were paid by Namit.
Prepare Realisation Account.