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GNDU QUESTION PAPERS 2022
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 2nd Semester
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 40
Note: Aempt Five quesons in all, selecng at least One queson from each secon. The
Fih queson may be aempted from any secon. All quesons carry equal marks.
SECTION-A
1. (a) What are the features of Provision and how is it dierent from Reserve ?
(b) What is depreciaon, how does it arise and why should an adequate provision be
made for it?
2. Mr. Sunil purchased Machinery for Rs. 50,000 on 1 January 2015. On 1st July, 2015 he
purchased another machinery for Rs. 20,000. He provides depreciaon @10% p.a. on
diminishing balance method. However in 2017 he changed the method from diminishing
balance to straight line without changing the rate with retrospecve eect and this
retrospecve eect is shown in the year 2017. Prepare machinery account from 2015 to
2018.
SECTION B
3. Distinguish between:
(a) Single Entry and Double Entry system
(b) Hire Purchase System and Installment System
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4. M sells goods on hire purchase at cost plus 25%. From the following particulars prepare
necessary accounts under stock and debtors system:
Particulars
April 1, 2009
Stock out with hire-purchase customers at selling price 5,000
Stock at shop (at cost) 15,000
Instalment due 3,000
March 31, 2010
Cash received from customers 40,000
Goods repossessed (instalment due Rs. 2,000) valued at 600
Instalment due 6,000
Stock at shop (including repossessed goods) 20,600
Goods purchased during the year 45,000
6.Distinguish between:
(a) Memorandum revaluation account and revaluation account
(b) Sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio
SECTION C
6. Balance Sheet of A, B and C (sharing profits and losses in proportion to their capitals) as
on 31st December, 2020:
Liabilities
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Capital Accounts:
A
20,000
B
15,000
C
10,000
Total Capital
45,000
Sundry Creditors
6,900
Total
51,900
Assets
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
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Plant and Machinery
8,500
Stock
8,000
Debtors
5,000
Less: Provision
(100)
Net Debtors
4,900
Factory Land and Building
25,000
Cash at Bank
5,500
Total
51,900
Adjustments:
On 31.12.2020, B retired and following adjustments have been made:
(a) The stock to be written off by 6%.
(b) The provision for doubtful debts be brought up to 5% on sundry debtors.
(c) Land and building be appreciated by 20%.
(d) A provision of Rs. 770 be made in respect of outstanding legal charges.
(e) Goodwill of entire firm be fixed at Rs. 10,800 and Bs share of same be adjusted in the
accounts of A and C, who are going to share profit in ratio of 5 : 3.
(f) Entire capital of new firm be fixed at Rs. 28,000 between A and C in their profit sharing
ratio. Actual cash to be paid off or to be brought in by continuing partners as the case may
be.
Pass necessary Journal Entries and prepare the Balance Sheet.
SECTION D
7. What accounting entries are required to be passed to close the books of a dissolved firm?
8. A, B and C were in partnership, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. They
decided to dissolve the firm with effect from 31st March, 2020. The Balance Sheet on that
date was as follows:
Liabilities
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Capital Accounts:
A
45,000
B
30,000
C
15,000
Total Capital
90,000
Sundry Creditors
25,000
Loan on Mortgage
20,000
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Joint Life Policy Reserve
12,000
Total
1,47,000
Assets
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Machinery
45,000
Stock
20,000
Debtors
30,000
Less: Provision
(1,500)
Net Debtors
28,500
Joint Life Policy
15,000
Patents
20,000
Cash at Bank
18,500
Total
1,47,000
Additional Information:
(a) Joint life policy was surrendered and insurance company paid a sum of Rs. 18,000.
(b) B took some of the patents at Rs. 3,500 whose book value was Rs. 5,000.
(c) The remaining assets were realized as follows:
Machinery Rs. 30,000
Stock Rs. 15,500
Debtors Rs. 25,500
Patents 50% of book value
(d) Liabilities were paid and discount of Rs. 1,250 was allowed by the creditors.
(e) Expenses of dissolution amounted to Rs. 1,500.
Prepare necessary Ledger accounts to close the books of the firm.
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GNDU ANSWER PAPERS 2022
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 2nd Semester
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 40
Note: Aempt Five quesons in all, selecng at least One queson from each secon. The
Fih queson may be aempted from any secon. All quesons carry equal marks.
SECTION-A
1. (a) What are the features of Provision and how is it dierent from Reserve ?
(b) What is depreciaon, how does it arise and why should an adequate provision be
made for it?
Ans: 1. (a) Provision vs Reserve
Imagine This Situation
You run a small shop. At the end of the year, you look at your earnings. But before
celebrating profits, you remember:
Some customers may not pay their dues
Your machines may need repairs
Some expenses are still pending
So, you keep some money aside to cover these expected losses.
That money you keep aside is called a Provision.
Now imagine something else:
You had a very good year, earned more profit than expected, and now you want to save
some money for future growth or emergencies.
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That saved money is called a Reserve.
What is a Provision?
A Provision is an amount set aside from profits to cover known or expected losses or
expenses, even if the exact amount is uncertain.
Key Features of Provision:
Made for expected losses or expenses
It is a charge against profit (profit reduces)
It is compulsory
Based on estimation
Created before calculating final profit
Example:
o Provision for bad debts
o Provision for depreciation
o Provision for doubtful debts
What is a Reserve?
A Reserve is an amount kept aside from profits to strengthen financial position or for future
use.
Key Features of Reserve:
Made for future uncertainties or growth
It is an appropriation of profit (profit is already calculated)
It is optional
Not based on specific loss
Created after calculating profit
Example:
o General reserve
o Capital reserve
Diagram to Understand Easily
PROFIT
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Provision Reserve
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(Before profit) (After profit)
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Expected losses Future safety / growth
Difference Between Provision and Reserve
Basis
Provision
Reserve
Purpose
To cover expected losses
To save profit for future
Nature
Expense (charge)
Profit distribution
Timing
Before profit calculation
After profit calculation
Compulsory
Yes
No
Profit Impact
Reduces profit
Does not reduce profit
Example
Bad debts provision
General reserve
Simple Analogy
Think of your monthly salary:
You keep money aside for electricity bill (which you know is coming) Provision
You save money for future plans or emergencies Reserve
1. (b) Depreciation Meaning, Causes, and Importance
Now lets move to the second part of the question.
What is Depreciation?
Depreciation means the decrease in value of an asset over time due to usage, wear and
tear, or other reasons.
In simple words:
Assets lose value as they are used or as time passes.
Real-Life Example
You buy a bike for 80,000.
After 1 year Value becomes 65,000
After 2 years 50,000
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After 5 years maybe 20,000
This reduction in value is called Depreciation.
How Does Depreciation Arise?
Depreciation happens due to several reasons:
1. Wear and Tear
Machines and vehicles get damaged with use.
Example: Factory machines
2. Passage of Time
Even if you dont use an asset, it loses value.
Example: Building gets old
3. Obsolescence (Outdated Technology)
New technology replaces old machines.
Example: Old mobile phones
4. Accidents or Damage
Unexpected events reduce asset value.
Example: Fire, flood
5. Natural Factors
Weather conditions affect assets.
Example: Rusting of machinery
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Why Should We Make Provision for Depreciation?
This is the most important part of the question.
Lets understand it clearly.
Imagine a Problem
You bought a machine for 1,00,000.
You dont record depreciation
You show full 1,00,000 value every year
But in reality, its value is decreasing!
This creates problems.
Reasons for Providing Depreciation
1. True Profit Calculation
If you ignore depreciation:
Profit will look higher than actual
Because you are not considering asset loss.
Depreciation helps show real profit
2. True Financial Position
Balance sheet will show wrong value of assets.
Without depreciation assets are overvalued
With depreciation correct value is shown
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3. Replacement of Assets
Assets will eventually become useless.
If you dont save for it:
You wont have money to replace them.
Depreciation helps create a fund for replacement
4. Matching Principle
Accounting rule:
Expenses should match revenue of the same period.
Machine helps earn income every year
So its cost should be spread over years
Depreciation ensures this
5. Legal Requirement
In many cases, companies are required by law to charge depreciation.
Visual Understanding
Machine Cost = 1,00,000
Life = 5 years
Each year depreciation = 20,000
Year-wise value:
Year 1 80,000
Year 2 60,000
Year 3 40,000
Year 4 20,000
Year 5 0
Simple Story
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Imagine you bought a tractor for farming.
Every year you use it
It gets old and less efficient
One day it stops working
If you never saved money for a new tractor:
Youll face big trouble
But if you kept some money aside every year:
You can easily replace it
That yearly saving is like depreciation provision
Final Summary (Super Easy)
Provision
Money set aside for expected losses
Compulsory
Reduces profit
Reserve
Money saved from profit for future use
Optional
Does not reduce profit
Depreciation
Decrease in asset value over time
Happens due to use, time, or technology
Must be recorded to:
o Show correct profit
o Show real asset value
o Prepare for replacement
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Conclusion
Accounting may seem complex, but when you think of it like managing your own money,
everything becomes clear:
Provision = preparing for expected expenses
Reserve = saving for future
Depreciation = understanding that assets lose value
Together, they ensure that a business shows a true and fair financial position, just like a
smart person manages their income and expenses wisely.
2. Mr. Sunil purchased Machinery for Rs. 50,000 on 1 January 2015. On 1st July, 2015 he
purchased another machinery for Rs. 20,000. He provides depreciaon @10% p.a. on
diminishing balance method. However in 2017 he changed the method from diminishing
balance to straight line without changing the rate with retrospecve eect and this
retrospecve eect is shown in the year 2017. Prepare machinery account from 2015 to
2018.
Ans: Imagine you buy a car. Every year, the car loses some of its value the paint fades,
the engine wears, the model becomes older. This loss in value is called depreciation.
Accountants record this loss every year so that the books always show the true value of an
asset, not what you paid for it years ago.
Sunil is a businessman who buys machinery. He too records depreciation every year. But
midway through the story, he switches the method of calculating depreciation and that's
where things get interesting, a little complicated, and deeply educational.
First The Two Methods, Explained Simply
Before we dive into numbers, you need to understand the two depreciation methods in
your bones.
The Diminishing Balance Method (Written Down Value / WDV Method)
In this method, depreciation is calculated on the book value at the start of the year not
on the original cost. Because the book value keeps decreasing every year, the depreciation
amount also keeps shrinking. It's like paying interest on a reducing loan balance. Every year
you charge depreciation on what's left, not on what you originally paid. This gives you a
larger depreciation charge in the early years and smaller charges in later years.
The Straight Line Method (SLM / Fixed Instalment Method)
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In this method, depreciation is calculated on the original cost every single year a fixed,
equal amount every year, straight as an arrow, for the entire life of the asset. No surprises,
no changes. If the original cost is 50,000 and the rate is 10%, you charge exactly 5,000
every year until the asset is fully depreciated, regardless of what has happened before.
The Setup What Sunil Bought and When
Sunil makes two purchases:
Machine 1: 50,000 on 1st January 2015 Machine 2: 20,000 on 1st July 2015 (mid-year
only 6 months in 2015)
The accounting year runs from 1st January to 31st December each year.
Rate: 10% per annum
Method for 2015 and 2016: Diminishing Balance Method (WDV)
In 2017: Changed to Straight Line Method (SLM) with retrospective effect, shown in
2017
This is the critical twist. "Retrospective effect shown in 2017" means we must go back in
time and calculate what the depreciation would have been under SLM for 2015 and 2016,
compare it with what was actually charged under WDV, and then make an adjustment in
2017 to correct the books.
Step 1 Calculate Depreciation Under WDV (What Actually Happened in 2015 & 2016)
Let's trace the actual book entries for those two years.
Year 2015 (1 Jan 2015 to 31 Dec 2015)
Machine 1: 10% on 50,000 = 5,000 Machine 2: Purchased 1 July 2015, so only 6 months
10% 20,000 6/12 = 1,000
Total depreciation charged in 2015 = 6,000
Closing book values end of 2015: Machine 1: 50,000 5,000 = 45,000 Machine 2: 20,000
1,000 = 19,000
Year 2016 (1 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2016)
WDV method: depreciation on opening book value Machine 1: 10% on 45,000 = 4,500
Machine 2: 10% on 19,000 = 1,900
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Total depreciation charged in 2016 = 6,400
Closing book values end of 2016: Machine 1: 45,000 4,500 = 40,500 Machine 2: 19,000
1,900 = 17,100
Total WDV at end of 2016 = 40,500 + 17,100 = 57,600
Step 2 What Depreciation Should Have Been Under SLM (Retrospective Calculation)
Now we rewind and ask: "If Sunil had always used SLM from the start, what would the books
look like?"
Under SLM, depreciation is always 10% of original cost, every year.
Year 2015 under SLM:
Machine 1: 10% 50,000 = 5,000 Machine 2 (6 months): 10% 20,000 6/12 = 1,000
Total SLM depreciation 2015 = 6,000
(Same as WDV this year coincidence because it's the first year and machine 2 was only
half a year)
Year 2016 under SLM:
Machine 1: 10% 50,000 = 5,000 Machine 2: 10% 20,000 = 2,000 Total SLM
depreciation 2016 = 7,000
Cumulative SLM depreciation (2015 + 2016):
Machine 1: 5,000 + 5,000 = 10,000 Machine 2: 1,000 + 2,000 = 3,000 Total = 13,000
SLM Book Values at end of 2016:
Machine 1: 50,000 10,000 = 40,000 Machine 2: 20,000 3,000 = 17,000 Total SLM value
= 57,000
Step 3 The Adjustment in 2017 (The Heart of the Problem)
Now compare:
WDV Book Value (end
2016)
SLM Book Value (end
2016)
Difference
Machine
1
40,500
40,000
500 extra in
WDV
Machine
2
17,100
17,000
100 extra in
WDV
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Total
57,600
57,000
600
Under WDV, the total book value is 600 higher than it should be under SLM. This means in
the past two years, Sunil actually charged 600 less depreciation than he should have under
SLM. The books are overstating the asset value by 600.
To correct this, we must charge an extra 600 depreciation in 2017 as a retrospective
adjustment. This is debited to the Machinery Account (reducing the asset) and credited to
the Depreciation/Profit & Loss Account.
Opening book value for 2017 = WDV at end of 2016 = 57,600 Less: Retrospective
adjustment = 600 Adjusted opening value = 57,000 (now matches what SLM would
have given)
Year 2017 Depreciation (now under SLM on original cost):
Machine 1: 10% 50,000 = 5,000 Machine 2: 10% 20,000 = 2,000 Total 2017
depreciation = 7,000
Closing value end of 2017: 57,000 7,000 = 50,000
Year 2018 Depreciation (SLM continues):
Machine 1: 10% 50,000 = 5,000 Machine 2: 10% 20,000 = 2,000 Total 2018
depreciation = 7,000
Closing value end of 2018: 50,000 7,000 = 43,000
Now let's see all of this rendered as a proper Machinery Account in ledger format, followed
by a visual timeline showing how values move:
Machinery Account Year 2015
Method: Diminishing Balance Method (WDV) | Rate: 10% p.a.
Dr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
Cr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
1 Jan 2015 To Bank
(Machine 1)
50,000
31 Dec 2015 By Depreciation
Machine 1: 10% 50,000 = 5,000
Machine 2: 10% 20,000 6/12 =
1,000
6,000
1 Jul 2015 To Bank
(Machine 2)
20,000
31 Dec 2015 By Balance c/d
Machine 1: 45,000 | Machine 2:
19,000
64,000
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Total
70,000
Total
70,000
Machinery Account Year 2016
Method: Diminishing Balance Method (WDV) | Rate: 10% p.a.
Dr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
Cr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
1 Jan 2016 To Balance b/d
Machine 1: 45,000 | Machine 2:
19,000
64,000
31 Dec 2016 By Depreciation
Machine 1: 10% 45,000 =
4,500
Machine 2: 10% 19,000 =
1,900
6,400
31 Dec 2016 By Balance c/d
Machine 1: 40,500 | Machine 2:
17,100
57,600
Total
64,000
Total
64,000
Machinery Account Year 2017 (Method Changed to SLM Retrospective Adjustment)
SLM cumulative (2015+2016): M1 = 10,000 | M2 = 3,000 | Total = 13,000 | WDV
cumulative (2015+2016): M1 = 9,500 | M2 = 2,900 | Total = 12,400 | Shortfall (extra
depreciation needed) = 13,000 12,400 = 600
Dr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
Cr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
1 Jan 2017 To Balance b/d
(WDV)
Machine 1: 40,500 | Machine
2: 17,100
57,600
31 Dec 2017 By
Depreciation A/c
Retrospective adj.: 600
Current year SLM: 7,000
Total = 7,600
7,600
31 Dec 2017 By Balance c/d
Machine 1: 35,000 | Machine
2: 15,000
50,000
Total
57,600
Total
57,600
After retrospective adj.: M1 = 40,500 500 = 40,000. After 2017 SLM dep: M1 = 40,000
5,000 = 35,000 | M2 = 17,100 100 2,000 = 15,000
Machinery Account Year 2018
Method: Straight Line Method (SLM) | Rate: 10% on original cost
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Dr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
Cr side Date & Particulars
Amount
()
1 Jan 2018 To Balance b/d
Machine 1: 35,000 | Machine 2:
15,000
50,000
31 Dec 2018 By Depreciation
Machine 1: 10% 50,000 = 5,000
Machine 2: 10% 20,000 = 2,000
7,000
31 Dec 2018 By Balance c/d
Machine 1: 30,000 | Machine 2:
13,000
43,000
Total
50,000
Total
50,000
Now let's see a visual timeline of how the book value of both machines moves across all four
years this makes the "method change effect" instantly visible:
The Retrospective Adjustment Why It Matters So Much
Here is the concept that makes this question unique and that 90% of students get confused
about.
When Sunil changes the method in 2017 with retrospective effect, it means he is saying:
"Pretend I always used SLM from the very beginning." But the books for 2015 and 2016 are
already closed we can't reopen them. So instead, the difference is corrected as a lump
sum entry in 2017 itself.
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The logic: under WDV, Sunil charged 12,400 total over 2015 and 2016. Under SLM, he
should have charged 13,000. The difference is 600 meaning he under-charged
depreciation by 600 over those two years, which made the asset look 600 more valuable
than it really should be. In 2017, he must charge that extra 600 to correct this over-
valuation.
This 600 is credited to the Machinery Account (reducing the asset's book value) and
debited to the Depreciation Account (treating it as additional depreciation expense). This
one entry small as it seems is the entire essence of this problem.
Summary Table The Complete Picture at a Glance
Year
Method
Opening Value
Depreciation
Closing Value
2015
WDV
70,000
6,000
64,000
2016
WDV
64,000
6,400
57,600
2017
Changed to SLM
57,600
600 (retro) + 7,000 = 7,600
50,000
2018
SLM
50,000
7,000
43,000
Notice the beautiful pattern: once SLM is properly in force (2018 onwards), the depreciation
is a flat, fixed 7,000 every year straight as a line, exactly as the name of the method
promises.
The Takeaway
This problem teaches three powerful lessons in one go. First, the nature of the two
depreciation methods WDV gives decreasing depreciation, SLM gives constant
depreciation. Second, the concept of retrospective change when you change accounting
policy with retrospective effect, you must correct the historical error in the current year
itself, not pretend the old years never existed. Third, the practical reality of accounting
books must always show the true and fair value of assets. If a policy change makes the
historical values wrong, accountants fix them honestly and transparently.
SECTION B
3. Distinguish between:
(a) Single Entry and Double Entry system
(b) Hire Purchase System and Installment System
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Ans: What Are These Systems?
Accounting is all about recording financial transactions. But the way we record them can
differ:
Single Entry System: A simple, incomplete method where only one aspect of a
transaction is recorded (usually cash or personal accounts). Its often used by small
businesses.
Double Entry System: A scientific, complete method where every transaction is
recorded in two aspectsdebit and credit. Its the standard system used worldwide.
Key Differences
Basis
Single Entry System
Double Entry System
Nature
Incomplete,
unsystematic
Complete, systematic
Recording
Only one aspect (e.g.,
cash)
Both aspects (debit and credit)
Accounts
Maintained
Cash and personal
accounts
All accounts (real, nominal, personal)
Accuracy
Less reliable
Highly reliable
Suitability
Small businesses
All businesses, especially large ones
Final Accounts
Difficult to prepare
Easy to prepare (Trial Balance, P&L,
Balance Sheet)
Everyday Analogy
Think of it like keeping track of your expenses:
Single Entry: You only note down money spent (500 on groceries), but not where it
came from.
Double Entry: You note both sides500 spent on groceries (debit) and 500
reduced from cash (credit).
Double entry gives the full picture.
Part (b): Hire Purchase System vs. Installment System
What Are These Systems?
Both systems allow people to buy goods by paying in parts, but they differ in ownership and
accounting treatment.
Hire Purchase System: Buyer gets possession of goods after paying the first
installment, but ownership transfers only after the last installment is paid.
Installment System: Buyer gets both possession and ownership immediately after
the agreement, even though payment is made in installments.
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Key Differences
Basis
Hire Purchase System
Installment System
Ownership
Transfers after last
installment
Transfers immediately
Possession
Given at start
Given at start
Risk of Default
Seller can repossess goods
Seller cannot repossess, only sue
for dues
Accounting
Treatment
Treated as hire until last
payment
Treated as sale from the beginning
Interest Calculation
Charged on outstanding
balance
Usually included in installment
amount
Example
Buying a car on hire
purchase
Buying furniture on installment
plan
Everyday Analogy
Imagine buying a bike:
Hire Purchase: You take the bike home after the first payment, but its legally yours
only after the last payment. If you default, the seller can take it back.
Installment: You take the bike home, and its legally yours immediately. If you
default, the seller cant take the bike back but can sue for unpaid money.
Final Narrative
So, the difference between Single Entry and Double Entry is really about completeness.
Single entry is like keeping half the story, while double entry records the full story of every
transaction. Thats why double entry is the global standard.
The difference between Hire Purchase and Installment System is about ownership. Hire
purchase delays ownership until the last payment, while installment gives ownership
immediately. Both help buyers afford expensive goods, but the legal and accounting
treatments differ.
4. M sells goods on hire purchase at cost plus 25%. From the following particulars prepare
necessary accounts under stock and debtors system:
Particulars
April 1, 2009
Stock out with hire-purchase customers at selling price 5,000
Stock at shop (at cost) 15,000
Instalment due 3,000
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March 31, 2010
Cash received from customers 40,000
Goods repossessed (instalment due Rs. 2,000) valued at 600
Instalment due 6,000
Stock at shop (including repossessed goods) 20,600
Goods purchased during the year 45,000
Ans: Imagine M is a shopkeeper who sells goods on hire purchase.
That means:
Customers dont pay full price at once
They pay in instalments over time
Now, M sells goods at:
Cost + 25% profit
So if cost = 100
Selling price = 125
Important Concept: Profit Portion
Out of 125 selling price:
Cost = 100
Profit = 25
So profit is:
25
125
=
1
5
= 20%
This means:
Profit = 20% of selling price
Cost = 80% of selling price
This is very important for calculations later.
What is Stock and Debtors System?
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Under this system, we maintain four main accounts:
1. Shop Stock Account
Goods available in shop (at cost)
2. Hire Purchase Stock Account
Goods with customers (at selling price)
3. Hire Purchase Debtors Account
Instalments due but not yet received
4. Hire Purchase Adjustment Account
Profit calculation
Lets Visualize the Flow
Heres a simple diagram to understand the movement:
Goods Purchased Shop Stock Sold on Hire Purchase HP Stock (Customers)
Instalments Due (Debtors)
Cash Received
Step-by-Step Understanding of Given Data
Opening Situation (April 1, 2009)
HP Stock (with customers) = 5,000 (selling price)
Shop Stock = 15,000 (cost)
Instalments Due = 3,000
This means:
Some goods are already with customers
Some payments are still pending
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During the Year
Goods purchased = 45,000
Cash received = 40,000
Goods repossessed = 600 (because customer failed to pay 2,000)
Repossession means:
Customer failed to pay instalments
Goods taken back by M
Closing Situation (March 31, 2010)
HP Stock = ? (we will calculate)
Instalments Due = 6,000
Shop Stock = 20,600
Now Lets Prepare Accounts (Conceptually)
Shop Stock Account
This shows goods in the shop (at cost)
Flow:
Opening stock = 15,000
Add purchases = 45,000
Add repossessed goods = 600
Closing stock = 20,600
So remaining goods were sent to customers
Hire Purchase Stock Account
This shows goods with customers (at selling price)
Opening:
= 5,000
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Add:
Goods sent to customers (converted from shop stock)
Less:
Instalments paid
Repossession
Closing balance
Hire Purchase Debtors Account
This shows instalments due
Opening:
= 3,000
Add:
New instalments
Less:
Cash received = 40,000
Repossessed = 2,000 (instalment due lost)
Closing:
= 6,000
Hire Purchase Adjustment Account
This is the most important account
It calculates profit
Key Concept: Profit Calculation
We already know:
Profit = 20% of selling price
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So:
Opening HP Stock profit = 20% of 5,000 = 1,000
Closing HP Stock profit = 20% of closing value
Special Case: Repossession
This is very important!
Instalment due = 2,000
Value of goods taken back = 600
Loss = 2,000 600 = 1,400
This loss goes to Adjustment Account
Simple Way to Think
Think of it like this:
M is running a business where:
Goods go out money comes slowly
Some customers dont pay loss happens
Some goods come back partial recovery
Final Goal
We want to find:
Profit earned during the year
Summary of Working Logic
Step 1: Find Goods Sold on Hire Purchase
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Goods available:
= Opening stock + purchases
= 15,000 + 45,000 = 60,000
Less closing stock:
= 20,600
Goods sold:
= 60,000 20,600 = 39,400
Step 2: Convert Cost Selling Price
Since cost is 80%:
=
39,400
0.8
= 49,250
Step 3: Profit on Goods Sold
= 20% 49,250 = 9,850
Step 4: Adjust for Opening & Closing Stock
Opening profit = 1,000
Closing profit = 20% of closing HP stock
Step 5: Adjust Loss on Repossession
Loss = 1,400
Final Understanding
Profit comes from:
Goods sold
Adjustments for stock
Losses deducted
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Simple Real-Life Example
Imagine you sell mobile phones:
You give phones on EMI
Some customers pay regularly
Some stop paying you take phone back
Some money is still pending
Your profit depends on:
How many phones sold
How much money you received
How many customers defaulted
Final Takeaways
Hire purchase = sale with instalments
Profit is hidden inside instalments
We separate cost & profit carefully
Repossession causes loss
Adjustment account shows real profit
Easy Memory Trick
Stock Debtors Cash Profit
5.Distinguish between:
(a) Memorandum revaluation account and revaluation account
(b) Sacrificing ratio and gaining ratio
Ans: When a partnership firm admits a new partner, retires a partner, or changes its profit-
sharing ratio, the value of assets and liabilities may need to be adjusted. This ensures that
old partners get fair credit for any appreciation or depreciation before the change.
To record these adjustments, accountants use either a Revaluation Account or a
Memorandum Revaluation Account.
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Revaluation Account
Definition: A revaluation account is prepared to record changes in the value of
assets and liabilities when the profit-sharing ratio changes.
Purpose: To ensure that any profit or loss from revaluation is transferred to the old
partners in their old ratio.
Treatment:
o Increase in asset value credited.
o Decrease in asset value debited.
o Increase in liability debited.
o Decrease in liability credited.
Result: The balance (profit or loss) is transferred to old partners capital accounts in
the old ratio.
Example: If land value increases by 50,000, this is credited to the revaluation account. The
profit is then shared among old partners in their old ratio.
Memorandum Revaluation Account
Definition: A memorandum revaluation account is prepared when partners decide
not to change the book values of assets and liabilities but still want to adjust their
capital accounts for revaluation.
Purpose: To adjust partners capital accounts without altering the balance sheet
figures.
Treatment:
o First part: Prepared like a normal revaluation account, profit/loss transferred
to old partners in old ratio.
o Second part: The same profit/loss is reversed and transferred to all partners
in the new ratio.
Result: Ensures fairness without changing asset/liability values in books.
Example: If land value increases by 50,000 but partners dont want to alter the balance
sheet, the memorandum revaluation account is used. Old partners get credited in old ratio,
then debited in new ratio, ensuring adjustment without changing book values.
Diagram: Difference
Revaluation Account
Adjusts asset/liability values
Profit/Loss Old partners (old ratio)
Balance sheet values change
Memorandum Revaluation Account
Does not change asset/liability values
Profit/Loss Old partners (old ratio)
Then reversed All partners (new ratio)
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Balance sheet values remain same
Think of revaluation like repainting your house before sellingit changes the actual look
(book values). Memorandum revaluation is like calculating the value of repainting but not
actually doing itjust adjusting the money among family members (partners) to keep things
fair.
Part (b): Sacrificing Ratio vs. Gaining Ratio
Background
When a new partner is admitted or an old partner retires, the profit-sharing ratio among
partners changes. To ensure fairness, accountants calculate sacrificing ratio and gaining
ratio.
Sacrificing Ratio
Definition: The ratio in which old partners sacrifice their share of profit in favor of a
new partner.
Formula:
Sacrificing Ratio = Old Ratio New Ratio
Purpose: To determine how much compensation (goodwill) the new partner should
pay to old partners.
Example:
o A and B share profits 3:2.
o C is admitted, new ratio becomes 2:2:1.
o As sacrifice = 3/5 2/5 = 1/5.
o Bs sacrifice = 2/5 2/5 = 0.
o So, A sacrifices, B doesnt.
Gaining Ratio
Definition: The ratio in which remaining partners gain the share of profit from a
retiring partner.
Formula:
Gaining Ratio = New Ratio Old Ratio
Purpose: To determine how much goodwill the gaining partners should compensate
to the retiring partner.
Example:
o A, B, C share profits 2:2:1.
o C retires, new ratio becomes 3:2.
o As gain = 3/5 2/5 = 1/5.
o Bs gain = 2/5 2/5 = 0.
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o So, A gains, B doesnt.
Diagram: Difference
Sacrificing Ratio
Used when new partner admitted
Old partners sacrifice share
New partner compensates them (goodwill)
Gaining Ratio
Used when partner retires
Remaining partners gain share
They compensate retiring partner (goodwill)
Everyday Analogy
Imagine a pizza shared among friends:
Sacrificing Ratio: When a new friend joins, old friends give up slices.
Gaining Ratio: When one friend leaves, the remaining friends get more slices.
Final Narrative
So, the difference between Memorandum Revaluation Account and Revaluation Account is
about whether asset/liability values are actually changed in the books. Revaluation changes
them; memorandum revaluation keeps them the same but adjusts partners capital
accounts.
The difference between Sacrificing Ratio and Gaining Ratio is about whether partners are
giving up or gaining profit shares. Sacrificing ratio applies when a new partner joins; gaining
ratio applies when a partner retires.
Together, these concepts ensure fairness in partnershipswhether assets are revalued or
profit shares are adjusted, everyone gets what they deserve.
SECTION C
6. Balance Sheet of A, B and C (sharing profits and losses in proportion to their capitals) as
on 31st December, 2020:
Liabilities
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Capital Accounts:
A
20,000
B
15,000
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C
10,000
Total Capital
45,000
Sundry Creditors
6,900
Total
51,900
Assets
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Plant and Machinery
8,500
Stock
8,000
Debtors
5,000
Less: Provision
(100)
Net Debtors
4,900
Factory Land and Building
25,000
Cash at Bank
5,500
Total
51,900
Adjustments:
On 31.12.2020, B retired and following adjustments have been made:
(a) The stock to be written off by 6%.
(b) The provision for doubtful debts be brought up to 5% on sundry debtors.
(c) Land and building be appreciated by 20%.
(d) A provision of Rs. 770 be made in respect of outstanding legal charges.
(e) Goodwill of entire firm be fixed at Rs. 10,800 and Bs share of same be adjusted in the
accounts of A and C, who are going to share profit in ratio of 5 : 3.
(f) Entire capital of new firm be fixed at Rs. 28,000 between A and C in their profit sharing
ratio. Actual cash to be paid off or to be brought in by continuing partners as the case may
be.
Pass necessary Journal Entries and prepare the Balance Sheet.
Ans: Imagine three friends A, B, and C who built a business together. They share
profits and losses in proportion to their capitals. On 31st December 2020, B decides to
retire. Before B can walk out the door, the firm must do three things: get its books in order
(revalue assets), settle what B is owed, and restructure so A and C can carry on as a clean,
fresh partnership.
This is a beautifully layered problem. Let's work through it systematically.
Step 0 Establish the Old Profit-Sharing Ratio
Partners share profits in proportion to their capitals: A = 20,000 : B = 15,000 : C = 10,000
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Simplify by dividing by 5,000: Old ratio = A : B : C = 4 : 3 : 2
The new firm (A and C only) will share profits in ratio 5 : 3.
Step 1 Revaluation Account
Every adjustment to asset values and liabilities goes through the Revaluation Account. Gains
increase it (credit side), losses reduce it (debit side).
Working out each adjustment:
(a) Stock written off by 6%: 6% 8,000 = 480 Loss (Debit Revaluation)
(b) Provision for doubtful debts raised to 5% on 5,000 debtors: Required provision = 5%
5,000 = 250 Existing provision = 100 Additional provision needed = 250 100 = 150
Loss (Debit Revaluation)
(c) Land & Building appreciated by 20%: 20% 25,000 = 5,000 Gain (Credit
Revaluation)
(d) Provision for outstanding legal charges: 770 Loss (Debit Revaluation)
Revaluation Account summary:
Dr (Losses)
Cr (Gains)
Stock written off
480
Land & Building
5,000
Prov. for bad debts
150
Outstanding legal charges
770
Profit on Revaluation
3,600
Total
5,000
Total
5,000
Revaluation Profit = 3,600 shared among A, B, C in old ratio 4:3:2
A's share = 4/9 3,600 = 1,600
B's share = 3/9 3,600 = 1,200
C's share = 2/9 3,600 = 800
Step 2 Goodwill Adjustment
The firm's total goodwill = 10,800
B's share of goodwill = 3/9 10,800 = 3,600
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B's share of goodwill must be compensated by A and C the two continuing partners who
will enjoy the benefit of B's share of goodwill going forward.
How do A and C share B's goodwill burden?
They share it in their gaining ratio. The gaining ratio is the ratio in which the continuing
partners gain from the retiring partner's share.
B's share = 3/9 = 1/3
New ratio of A and C = 5:3
A's new share = 5/8
C's new share = 3/8
Old shares:
A's old share = 4/9
C's old share = 2/9
Gaining ratio:
A gains = 5/8 4/9 = 45/72 32/72 = 13/72
C gains = 3/8 2/9 = 27/72 16/72 = 11/72
Gaining ratio = A : C = 13 : 11
So B's goodwill of 3,600 is borne by A and C in ratio 13:11:
A pays = 13/24 3,600 = 1,950
C pays = 11/24 3,600 = 1,650
(Note: Goodwill is adjusted through capital accounts no goodwill account is raised in the
books. A and C's capital accounts are debited, B's capital account is credited.)
Step 3 B's Capital Account (What B is Owed)
B's Capital Account
Opening capital
15,000
Add: Share of revaluation profit
1,200
Add: Goodwill (paid by A and C)
3,600
Total due to B
19,800
B is owed 19,800 and this will be paid from the bank.
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Step 4 New Capital Structure for A and C
New total capital of the firm = 28,000 (given) Profit-sharing ratio = A : C = 5 : 3
A's new capital = 5/8 28,000 = 17,500
C's new capital = 3/8 28,000 = 10,500
Now let's find what A and C's capitals actually are after all adjustments (before the cash
settlement):
A's capital: Opening = 20,000
Revaluation profit = 1,600 Goodwill borne = 1,950 = 19,650
C's capital: Opening = 10,000
Revaluation profit = 800 Goodwill borne = 1,650 = 9,150
Comparison with required capitals:
Partner
Actual Capital
Required Capital
Difference
A
19,650
17,500
A gets 2,150 back (cash to be paid to A)
C
9,150
10,500
C brings in 1,350 (cash to be brought by C)
Step 5 Cash/Bank Verification
Opening Bank = 5,500 Add: Cash brought in by C = 1,350 Less: Paid to B = 19,800 Less:
Cash paid to A = 2,150
Closing Bank = 5,500 + 1,350 19,800 2,150 = 15,100
This means the bank balance goes negative which means B cannot be paid fully from
cash. In practice, B's amount would be transferred to a B's Loan Account (amount payable
to B remains as a liability). Let's check: the problem says "actual cash to be paid off or
brought in" for A and C it says nothing about settling B immediately in cash.
Looking again at the problem: paying B 19,800 entirely from cash is not feasible given only
5,500 in bank. So B's balance stays as a loan liability to be paid later. Only A and C's capital
adjustments involve actual cash.
Revised bank movement: Opening Bank = 5,500 Add: C brings in cash = 1,350 Less: A
receives cash = 2,150 Closing Bank = 4,700
Now let's compile the journal entries and balance sheet:
Journal Entries Retirement of B on 31st December 2020
No.
Particulars
Dr ()
Cr ()
Narration
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1
Revaluation A/c Dr
To Stock A/c
To Provision for Bad Debts
To Outstanding Legal Charges
1,400
480
150
770
Recording losses on
revaluation:
Stock off 6% = 480
Prov. raised 100250
= 150
Legal charges = 770
2
Land & Building A/c Dr
To Revaluation A/c
5,000
5,000
Land & Building
appreciated by 20%
on 25,000
3
Revaluation A/c Dr
To A's Capital A/c
To B's Capital A/c
To C's Capital A/c
3,600
1,600
1,200
800
Revaluation profit
3,600 distributed
in old ratio 4:3:2
4
A's Capital A/c Dr
C's Capital A/c Dr
To B's Capital A/c
1,950
1,650
3,600
B's goodwill 3,600
credited to B; borne
by A & C in gaining
ratio 13:11
5
B's Capital A/c Dr
To B's Loan A/c
19,800
19,800
B's total dues
(15,000+1,200+3,600)
transferred to loan
account
6
A's Capital A/c Dr
To Bank A/c
2,150
2,150
A's capital excess
withdrawn: actual
19,650 required
17,500 = 2,150
7
Bank
A/c Dr
To C's Capital A/c
1,350
1,350
C brings in cash:
required 10,500
actual 9,150 = 1,350
Key: B's dues of 19,800 are not paid in cash immediately (bank balance insufficient).
They are transferred to B's Loan Account a liability of the new firm, payable in the
future.
Capital Account Summary (Working Note)
Particulars
A ()
B ()
C ()
Opening balance
20,000
15,000
10,000
Add: Revaluation profit
1,600
1,200
800
Add: Goodwill credited (B only)
3,600
Less: Goodwill borne (A & C)
(1,950)
(1,650)
Balance before cash adj.
19,650
19,800
9,150
Less: Transferred to B's Loan
(19,800)
Cash withdrawn / (brought in)
(2,150)
1,350
Final capital (new firm)
17,500
Nil
10,500
Total new firm capital = 17,500 + 10,500 = 28,000 | Ratio = 17,500 : 10,500 = 5 : 3
Balance Sheet of New Firm (A and C) as on 31st December 2020
Liabilities
Capital accounts
A's Capital 17,500
C's Capital 10,500
Total Capital 28,000
Long-term liabilities
B's Loan A/c 19,800
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Current liabilities
Sundry Creditors 6,900
Outstanding Legal Charges 770
Total
55,470
Assets
Fixed assets
Factory Land & Building 30,000
Plant and Machinery 8,500
Current assets
Stock (8,000 480)7,520
Debtors 5,000
Less: Provision @ 5%(250)
Net Debtors 4,750
Cash at Bank (5,500+1,3502,150)4,700
Total 55,470
Land & Building: 25,000 + 5,000 = 30,000 |
Balance Sheet totals: 55,470 = 55,470
Now let's see the whole story as a clean flow diagram so you can see at a glance how
each step leads to the next:
The Complete Narrative Tying It All Together
Let's now read the whole story as one coherent human narrative, so every piece makes
sense in context.
Why the Old Ratio Matters So Much
A, B, and C shared profits in proportion to capitals 4:3:2. This ratio is the foundation of
everything. Every rupee of revaluation profit, every rupee of goodwill all are split using
this ratio because these gains and losses accumulated while all three were partners. It would
be unfair to exclude B just because he's leaving today.
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The Revaluation Making the Books Honest
Before B leaves, the firm gets a reality check. Stock was over-valued written off by 480.
The bad debt provision was too low topped up by 150. Outstanding legal charges of
770 were lurking unpaid brought onto the books. But Land & Building was under-valued
appreciated by 5,000. Net result: a tidy revaluation profit of 3,600, which A, B, and C all
share in their old ratio. B gets 1,200 simply because those assets became more valuable
during his time in the firm. He rightfully earned that.
The Goodwill B's Invisible Contribution
This is the most intellectually satisfying part. Goodwill represents the reputation, customer
relationships, and brand value the firm has built of which B was a co-creator. The firm's
total goodwill is 10,800. B's share is 3/9 = 3,600.
Who pays for this? A and C because they are staying behind and will enjoy B's share of
goodwill in the future. They pay in the gaining ratio (13:11), not the new profit ratio,
because the gaining ratio precisely measures how much extra each of them picks up from
B's departure.
A gains more (going from 4/9 to 5/8 of profits), so A pays more 1,950. C gains less (going
from 2/9 to 3/8), so C pays less 1,650. Perfectly fair.
B's Loan Account The Practical Reality
B is owed 19,800 in total. But the firm only has 5,500 in the bank. Paying B in full today
would bankrupt the new firm before it even begins. So B's amount is transferred to a B's
Loan Account a formal liability in the new firm's books. B becomes a creditor of the firm,
not a partner. He will be paid back over time, and the loan will earn interest as agreed.
The New Capital Equation Clean and Equal
The partners agree the new firm should have 28,000 total capital, split 5:3 between A and
C. This is the target. After all adjustments, A has 19,650 but should have 17,500 so A
takes 2,150 out. C has 9,150 but should have 10,500 so C puts 1,350 in. The bank
ends up at 4,700, and the new firm starts its life with clean, precise capital accounts.
The Balance Sheet Balances Here's Why
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Total assets = Land (30,000) + Plant (8,500) + Stock (7,520) + Net Debtors (4,750) + Bank
(4,700) = 55,470
Total liabilities = Capital (28,000) + B's Loan (19,800) + Creditors (6,900) + Legal Charges
(770) = 55,470
Every rupee is accounted for. The books are honest, B has been fairly compensated (via
loan), and the new firm of A and C is ready to move forward lean, properly capitalised,
and built on the solid foundation of the old partnership.
SECTION D
7. What accounting entries are required to be passed to close the books of a dissolved
firm?
Ans: Closing the Books of a Dissolved Firm
When a partnership firm is dissolved, it means the business is completely closed down. The
firm stops all activities, sells its assets, pays off its liabilities, and distributes whatever
remains among the partners.
But heres the important part Before closing the business, we must close the books of
accounts properly.
This involves passing certain accounting entries so that all accounts become zero (i.e., no
balance is left).
Think of It Like This
Imagine a shop run by 3 partners A, B, and C. One day, they decide to shut down the
shop.
Now they must:
1. Sell all goods and assets
2. Pay all debts
3. Distribute leftover money among themselves
To record all this properly, accounting entries are passed.
Main Accounts Used During Dissolution
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To close the books, we mainly use:
1. Realisation Account To record sale of assets and payment of liabilities
2. Partners Capital Accounts To settle partners balances
3. Cash/Bank Account To record actual cash transactions
Step-by-Step Accounting Entries
Lets go through each step in a very simple way
1. Transfer All Assets to Realisation Account
All assets (except cash/bank) are transferred to the Realisation Account.
Entry:
Realisation A/c Dr.
To All Assets A/c
Why?
Because we are preparing to sell these assets.
2. Transfer All Liabilities to Realisation Account
All external liabilities are transferred.
Entry:
All Liabilities A/c Dr.
To Realisation A/c
Why?
Because we will now pay these liabilities.
3. Record Sale of Assets
When assets are sold, cash comes in.
Entry:
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Cash/Bank A/c Dr.
To Realisation A/c
Example: Furniture sold for 20,000 Cash increases.
4. If Assets Taken Over by a Partner
Sometimes a partner takes an asset instead of selling it.
Entry:
Partners Capital A/c Dr.
To Realisation A/c
Meaning: Partner will pay (or adjust) for that asset.
5. Payment of Liabilities
When liabilities are paid:
Entry:
Realisation A/c Dr.
To Cash/Bank A/c
Example: Creditors paid 15,000.
6. If a Partner Takes Over Liability
Entry:
Realisation A/c Dr.
To Partners Capital A/c
Meaning: Partner agrees to pay that liability personally.
7. Realisation Expenses
Expenses like legal fees, auction charges, etc.
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Entry:
Realisation A/c Dr.
To Cash/Bank A/c
8. Profit or Loss on Realisation
Now we calculate:
Profit = If assets sold > liabilities paid
Loss = If assets sold < liabilities paid
If Profit:
Realisation A/c Dr.
To Partners Capital A/c
If Loss:
Partners Capital A/c Dr.
To Realisation A/c
Profit or loss is shared in profit-sharing ratio.
9. Settlement of Partners Capital Accounts
Now we settle what each partner should get or pay.
If Partner Has Credit Balance (Firm owes money):
Partners Capital A/c Dr.
To Cash/Bank A/c
Firm pays the partner.
If Partner Has Debit Balance (Partner owes money):
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Cash/Bank A/c Dr.
To Partners Capital A/c
Partner brings cash.
Final Result
After all these entries:
All accounts become zero
Business is fully closed
No pending balances remain
Complete Concept in One View
1. Transfer Assets Realisation A/c
2. Transfer Liabilities Realisation A/c
3. Sell Assets Cash A/c
4. Pay Liabilities Cash A/c
5. Record Expenses Realisation A/c
6. Calculate Profit/Loss Partners Capital A/c
7. Settle Capital Cash A/c
Important Points to Remember
Cash/Bank account is never transferred to Realisation
All transactions pass through Realisation Account
Final goal = Close all accounts completely
Profit/Loss is shared in profit-sharing ratio
Easy Summary
Closing the books of a dissolved firm means:
Converting all assets into cash
Paying all liabilities
Sharing profit/loss
Settling partners accounts
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And all of this is done through systematic accounting entries.
Final Thought
Think of dissolution like closing a shop forever.
Before locking the door, you:
Sell everything
Pay everyone
Divide whats left
Accounting entries simply help you record this entire process properly and clearly.
8. A, B and C were in partnership, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. They
decided to dissolve the firm with effect from 31st March, 2020. The Balance Sheet on that
date was as follows:
Liabilities
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Capital Accounts:
A
45,000
B
30,000
C
15,000
Total Capital
90,000
Sundry Creditors
25,000
Loan on Mortgage
20,000
Joint Life Policy Reserve
12,000
Total
1,47,000
Assets
Particulars
Amount (Rs.)
Machinery
45,000
Stock
20,000
Debtors
30,000
Less: Provision
(1,500)
Net Debtors
28,500
Joint Life Policy
15,000
Patents
20,000
Cash at Bank
18,500
Total
1,47,000
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Additional Information:
(a) Joint life policy was surrendered and insurance company paid a sum of Rs. 18,000.
(b) B took some of the patents at Rs. 3,500 whose book value was Rs. 5,000.
(c) The remaining assets were realized as follows:
Machinery Rs. 30,000
Stock Rs. 15,500
Debtors Rs. 25,500
Patents 50% of book value
(d) Liabilities were paid and discount of Rs. 1,250 was allowed by the creditors.
(e) Expenses of dissolution amounted to Rs. 1,500.
Prepare necessary Ledger accounts to close the books of the firm.
Ans: Imagine you and your two best friends started a business together years ago. You
bought machinery, built up stock, earned goodwill, insured your lives jointly for the firm's
benefit, and grew the business steadily. Now, for whatever reason disagreement,
retirement, or simply the right time all three of you decide to dissolve the firm. You want
to close everything down, sell whatever can be sold, pay everyone who is owed money, and
finally divide what remains among yourselves.
This is exactly what A, B, and C are doing on 31st March 2020. The process of winding up a
firm is called dissolution, and it follows a beautifully logical sequence that the law has
carefully designed so that no one partner or creditor is treated unfairly.
The Golden Rule of Dissolution The Order of Payment
Before we touch a single number, you must understand the order in which money flows
during dissolution. This is governed by Section 48 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, and it
goes like this:
First, pay the external liabilities creditors, mortgage holders, anyone outside the firm.
Second, pay loans from partners (if any partner had given a loan to the firm, not capital).
Third, return the capital to partners. Finally, divide whatever surplus remains in the profit-
sharing ratio. If there's a deficit (not enough to pay capitals), the partners must contribute
personally in their profit-sharing ratio.
The Instrument of Dissolution The Realisation Account
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When a firm dissolves, all assets (except cash) are transferred to a single account called the
Realisation Account. This account is the engine room of dissolution. All external liabilities
are also transferred to it. Then, as assets are sold and liabilities paid, everything flows
through Realisation. At the end, the balance of Realisation Account shows either a profit
(assets realised more than expected) or a loss (assets realised less) and this goes to
partners in their profit-sharing ratio of 3:2:1.
Step-by-Step Working
Understanding the Old Profit-Sharing Ratio
A : B : C = 3 : 2 : 1 (total 6 parts)
A = 3/6 =
B = 2/6 =
C = 1/6
Every gain or loss on realisation is split in this ratio.
Working Note 1 Joint Life Policy
The Joint Life Policy had a book value of 15,000 but there is also a Joint Life Policy Reserve
of 12,000 sitting in liabilities.
When the insurance company pays 18,000 on surrender:
The JLP Reserve (12,000) is transferred to Realisation Account (credit side it was a
liability/reserve that now gets cleared). The JLP Asset (15,000) is transferred to Realisation
Account (debit side). Cash received = 18,000 (debit Bank, credit Realisation).
Net effect on Realisation = 18,000 + 12,000 15,000 = 15,000 gain from JLP.
(The reserve cancels the asset, and the surplus 3,000 over book value plus the full reserve =
total gain of 15,000 on Realisation)
Working Note 2 Patents
Total book value of Patents = 20,000
B took some patents at 3,500 (book value 5,000):
B's Capital Account is debited 3,500 (he pays at agreed value)
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Realisation Account gets credit for the agreed value of 3,500
Remaining patents book value = 20,000 5,000 = 15,000 Realised at 50% = 7,500 cash
received
Working Note 3 All Realisations Summary
Asset
Book Value ()
Realised ()
Gain / (Loss)
Machinery
45,000
30,000
(15,000)
Stock
20,000
15,500
(4,500)
Debtors (net)
28,500
25,500
(3,000)
Patents B took
5,000
3,500
(1,500)
Patents sold
15,000
7,500
(7,500)
JLP (net of reserve)
3,000
18,000
15,000
(JLP: asset 15,000 reserve 12,000 = net book value 3,000 surrendered for 18,000 =
gain 15,000)
Working Note 4 Creditors
Sundry Creditors = 25,000 Discount received = 1,250 Amount actually paid = 25,000
1,250 = 23,750
The discount of 1,250 is a gain for Realisation Account.
Working Note 5 Realisation Account Balance
Debit side (assets transferred + expenses):
Particulars
Machinery
45,000
Stock
20,000
Debtors (net)
28,500
JLP
15,000
Patents
20,000
Sundry Creditors (transferred)
25,000
Loan on Mortgage (transferred)
20,000
Dissolution expenses
1,500
Total Dr
1,75,000
Credit side (realisations + liabilities settled):
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Particulars
Sundry Creditors (transferred)
25,000
Loan on Mortgage (transferred)
20,000
JLP Reserve (transferred)
12,000
Cash Machinery
30,000
Cash Stock
15,500
Cash Debtors
25,500
B's Capital Patents taken
3,500
Cash Remaining Patents
7,500
Cash JLP surrendered
18,000
Cash Creditors paid
23,750
Cash Mortgage paid
20,000
Loss on Realisation (bal. fig.)
Let me compute the loss carefully:
Total credits (excluding loss) = 12,000 + 30,000 + 15,500 + 25,500 + 3,500 + 7,500 + 18,000 +
1,250 (creditors discount) = 1,13,250
Wait let me redo this cleanly using the standard Realisation Account format:
Realisation Account Debit side: Assets transferred: Machinery 45,000 + Stock 20,000 +
Net Debtors 28,500 + JLP 15,000 + Patents 20,000 = 1,28,500 Liabilities transferred (for
settlement): Creditors 25,000 + Mortgage 20,000 = 45,000 Expenses: 1,500 Total Dr =
1,75,000
Realisation Account Credit side: Liabilities transferred in: Creditors 25,000 + Mortgage
20,000 = 45,000 JLP Reserve transferred: 12,000 Assets realised:
Machinery: 30,000
Stock: 15,500
Debtors: 25,500
Patents (B): 3,500
Patents (cash): 7,500
JLP: 18,000 = 1,00,000
Creditors discount (gain): 1,250
Total Cr (excluding loss) = 45,000 + 12,000 + 1,00,000 + 1,250 = 1,58,250
Loss on Realisation = 1,75,000 1,58,250 = 16,750
Shared in ratio 3:2:1:
A's loss = 3/6 16,750 = 8,375
B's loss = 2/6 16,750 = 5,583.33 5,583
C's loss = 1/6 16,750 = 2,791.67 2,792
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(Total = 8,375 + 5,583 + 2,792 = 16,750
)
Working Note 6 Partners' Capital Accounts (Final Settlement)
Particulars
A ()
B ()
C ()
Opening capital
45,000
30,000
15,000
Less: Loss on Realisation
(8,375)
(5,583)
(2,792)
Less: Patents taken by B
(3,500)
Balance (cash to be paid)
36,625
20,917
12,208
Total cash paid to partners = 36,625 + 20,917 + 12,208 = 69,750
Bank Account Verification
Dr
Cr
Opening balance
18,500
Creditors paid
23,750
JLP surrendered
18,000
Mortgage paid
20,000
Machinery
30,000
Dissolution expenses
1,500
Stock
15,500
A's capital
36,625
Debtors
25,500
B's capital
20,917
Patents (cash)
7,500
C's capital
12,208
Total
1,15,000
Total
1,15,000
The bank account balances perfectly. Now let's present all ledger accounts in proper format:
1. Realisation Account
Dr Particulars
Amount
()
Cr Particulars
Amount
()
To Machinery A/c
45,000
By Sundry Creditors A/c
25,000
To Stock A/c
20,000
By Loan on Mortgage A/c
20,000
To Debtors A/c (net)
28,500
By Joint Life Policy Reserve
12,000
To Joint Life Policy A/c
15,000
By Bank A/c JLP surrendered
18,000
To Patents A/c
20,000
By Bank A/c Machinery
30,000
To Sundry Creditors A/c
25,000
By Bank A/c Stock
15,500
To Loan on Mortgage A/c
20,000
By Bank A/c Debtors
25,500
To Bank A/c (dissolution exp.)
1,500
By B's Capital A/c (patents taken)
3,500
To Loss on Realisation:
By Bank A/c remaining patents
7,500
A's Capital (3/6 16,750)
8,375
By Bank A/c (creditors discount)
1,250
B's Capital (2/6 16,750)
5,583
C's Capital (1/6 16,750)
2,792
Total
1,91,750
Total
1,58,250
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Note: Liabilities (Creditors + Mortgage) appear on BOTH sides debited when transferred to Realisation, credited
when brought in as liability to settle. Net Loss on Realisation = 16,750 shared 3:2:1
2. Partners' Capital Accounts
Dr Particulars
A ()
B ()
C ()
Cr Particulars
A ()
B ()
C ()
To Realisation A/c (loss)
8,375
5,583
2,792
By Balance b/d (opening)
45,000
30,000
15,000
To Realisation A/c (patents)
3,500
To Bank A/c (final payment)
36,625
20,917
12,208
Total
45,000
30,000
15,000
Total
45,000
30,000
15,000
Each partner's account balances to zero confirming the firm is fully dissolved.
3. Bank Account
Dr Particulars
Amount
()
Cr Particulars
Amount
()
To Balance b/d (opening)
18,500
By Realisation A/c Creditors paid (25,0001,250)
23,750
To Realisation A/c JLP
18,000
By Realisation A/c Mortgage paid
20,000
To Realisation A/c Machinery
30,000
By Realisation A/c Expenses
1,500
To Realisation A/c Stock
15,500
By A's Capital A/c
36,625
To Realisation A/c Debtors
25,500
By B's Capital A/c
20,917
To Realisation A/c Patents
7,500
By C's Capital A/c
12,208
Total
1,15,000
Total
1,15,000
Bank account balances perfectly to zero the firm has no cash remaining.
4. Joint Life Policy Account
Dr Particulars
Amount
()
Cr Particulars
Amount
()
To Balance b/d
15,000
By Realisation A/c (transferred)
15,000
Total
15,000
Total
15,000
5. Joint Life Policy Reserve Account
Dr Particulars
Amount
()
Cr Particulars
Amount
()
To Realisation A/c (transferred)
12,000
By Balance b/d
12,000
Total
12,000
Total
12,000
The Reserve is a liability it is credited to Realisation (as a gain) when transferred. The actual JLP cash of 18,000 is
credited separately when received.
Now let's see the complete dissolution flow as a visual diagram showing how money
moves from assets through the Realisation Account and out to partners and creditors:
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The Full Narrative Every Entry Explained
Why the Realisation Account Is So Clever
The Realisation Account is not just a calculation it is the accounting equivalent of an
auction house. Every asset of the firm walks in through the debit door. Every rupee that
those assets fetch walks out through the credit door. Whatever profit or loss remains at the
end of this process gets distributed among the partners fairly, in the ratio they agreed to
share fortunes and misfortunes.
In this case, the firm suffered a net loss of 16,750 on realisation. The machinery alone lost
15,000 of its book value (sold for 30,000 against a book value of 45,000). Stock lost
4,500. Even debtors came up short by 3,000. The patents B took were valued at 1,500
below book value, and the remaining patents were sold at half price another 7,500
shortfall. The only bright spot was the Joint Life Policy surrendered for 18,000 against a
net book value of just 3,000 (asset 15,000 minus reserve 12,000), a gain of 15,000. Plus
the creditors gave a discount of 1,250. But the losses swamped the gains, leaving 16,750
to be absorbed by the partners.
The Joint Life Policy The Trickiest Entry
This is where students most often go wrong. There are two balance sheet items related to
the JLP: the JLP Asset (15,000 debit side) and the JLP Reserve (12,000 credit side as
a liability). When dissolution happens, both are transferred to Realisation Account. The
asset comes to the debit side (it's an asset being surrendered). The reserve goes to the
credit side (it was a liability being cleared). Then when the insurance company pays 18,000
in cash, that goes to the credit side of Realisation (cash received for the asset). The net
effect: Realisation gets a credit of 12,000 + 18,000 = 30,000 but a debit of only 15,000 a
net gain of 15,000 on the JLP transaction. This makes intuitive sense: the firm was holding
this policy at 15,000 but had already set aside a 12,000 reserve (acknowledging the policy
might not be worth its full book value). Getting 18,000 cash is 3,000 better than book
value plus the 12,000 reserve is no longer needed hence 15,000 total benefit.
B Taking Patents at 3,500
This is called a partner taking an asset at an agreed value. B wants some patents book
value 5,000 but agreed at 3,500. The Realisation Account is credited 3,500 (as if that
amount was received) and B's Capital Account is debited 3,500 (reducing what the firm
owes B). The difference of 1,500 between book value and agreed value becomes part of
the overall loss it's already embedded in the Realisation Account loss calculation.
The Final Settlement Every Account Goes to Zero
This is the most satisfying moment in dissolution. Every single account Realisation, Bank,
and all three Capital Accounts closes with a perfect zero balance. Nothing is left. The firm
ceases to exist not just legally but arithmetically. A walks away with 36,625. B gets 20,917
plus some patents. C receives 12,208. The creditors got 23,750 (and generously gave back
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1,250). The mortgage lender got their full 20,000. And the accountant's books tell a story
of a firm that was wound up with complete transparency and mathematical precision.
This paper has been carefully prepared for educaonal purposes. If you noce any
mistakes or have suggesons, feel free to share your feedback.
