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Pass the necessary journal entries for the following transactions on the dissolution of a partnership firm of Vibha and Ajit after various assets (other than cash) and external liabilities have been transferred to Realisation Account:}
Creditors worth ₹ 46,000 accepted ₹ 9,000 cash and furniture of ₹ 32,000 in full settlement of their claim.

The firm had stock of ₹ 20,000. Ajit took over 40% of the stock at a discount of 10% while the remaining stock was sold for ₹ 18,000.

Vibha was appointed to look after dissolution work for which she was allowed a remuneration of ₹ 16,000. Vibha agreed to bear the dissolution expenses. Actual dissolution expenses ₹ 15,000 were paid by Vibha.

Ajit’s loan of ₹ 45,000 was settled at ₹ 42,000.

A machine which was not recorded in the books was taken over by Vibha at ₹ 23,000, whereas its expected value was ₹ 28,000.

The firm had a debit balance of ₹ 20,000 in the Profit and Loss Account on the date of dissolution.

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In dissolution, assets/liabilities are transferred to the Realisation Account. Take special care when partners take over assets, or any expense arrangements are made.
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Particulars L.F.Amount (₹)Amount (₹)
Creditors A/c Dr. 46,000 
    To Cash A/c  9,000
    To Furniture A/c  32,000
    To Realisation A/c  5,000
Being creditors settled by paying cash, giving furniture and discount
Ajit’s Capital A/c Dr. 7,200 
    To Realisation A/c  7,200
Cash A/c Dr. 18,000 
    To Realisation A/c  18,000
Being Ajit paid ₹7,200 against ₹8,000 due after 10% discount; asset realised ₹18,000
Realisation A/c Dr. 16,000 
    To Vibha’s Capital A/c  16,000
Being remuneration allowed to Vibha 
Ajit’s Loan A/c Dr. 45,000 
    To Cash A/c  42,000
    To Realisation A/c  3,000
Being Ajit’s loan settled by part payment and discount 
Vibha’s Capital A/c Dr. 23,000 
    To Realisation A/c  23,000
Being loss transferred to Vibha’s capital 
Partners’ Capital A/cs Dr. 20,000 
    To Profit and Loss A/c  20,000
Being net loss transferred to partners' capital accounts 
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