Comprehension

Read the following information carefully and answer the next five questions :
G, K and B were partners running a partnership for last 10 years, sharing profit and loss in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Post Covid, their firm was affected badly and started incurring losses. On 31st March, 2023 they all decided to dissolve the firm due to continuous losses. Their capital balances were ₹ 4,00,000, ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. Firm had liabilities ₹ 80,000, Cash balance ₹ 40,000, other Sundry Assets ₹ 8,50,000 and P&L A/c constituted the rest. Assets realised at 80% and liabilities were paid in full. There was unrecorded liability of ₹ 50,000 which was settled at ₹ 40,000. Realisation expenses amounted to ₹ 30,000, being paid by G on behalf of the firm.

Question: 1

What is the mode of dissolution of the firm followed by G, K, and B?

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  • Dissolution by Agreement
  • On the happening of certain contingencies
  • Dissolution by Notice
  • Compulsory Dissolution
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

As the dissolution is agreed upon by all partners due to continuous losses, it falls under Dissolution by Agreement.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.
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Question: 2

Determine the amount of Profit and Loss Account

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  • (Cr) ₹90,000
  • (Dr) ₹90,000
  • (Cr) ₹1,30,000
  • (Dr) ₹1,30,000
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The Profit and Loss Account based on the capital balances and losses is calculated as Dr ₹1,30,000.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.
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Question: 3

Determine Gain/Loss on Realisation

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  • Loss ₹2,40,000
  • Gain ₹24,000
  • Loss ₹1,70,000
  • Loss ₹2,10,000
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Based on the realisation of assets and liabilities, the loss on realisation is calculated as ₹1,70,000.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.
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Question: 4

The entry for realisation expenses in the above case study will be

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  • Realisation A/c Dr.
    To Cash A/c
  • Realisation A/c Dr.
    To Gs Capital A/c
  • Gs Capital A/c Dr.
    To Realisation A/c
  • Cash A/c Dr.
    To Realisation A/c
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Since G paid the realisation expenses, the correct journal entry is Realisation A/c Dr. To Gs Capital A/c.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.
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Question: 5

Existing Profit and Loss Account in the books of the firm will be shared/born by partners in the ratio

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  • 5 : 3 : 2
  • Equal Ratio
  • 4 : 3 : 2
  • Ratio of closing capital claims
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

As per the agreement, the profit and loss are shared in the ratio 5:3:2 among the partners.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.
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