Dissolution of Partnership and Realization Account

7 questions

Question 1Question

Kofi and Ama are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2. On the dissolution of their partnership, the book values of the assets transferred to the Realization Account were: Buildings ₦150,000150,000, Plant and Machinery ₦80,00080,000, Debtors ₦50,00050,000, and Stock ₦30,00030,000. The assets were realized as follows: Buildings ₦180,000180,000, Plant and Machinery ₦70,00070,000, Debtors ₦45,00045,000, and Stock ₦25,00025,000. Dissolution expenses of ₦6,0006,000 were paid. What is Kofi's share of the profit on realization in Naira?

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Answer: 2400

Answer

Kofi's share of the realization profit is ₦2,400.
The total realization proceeds from all assets amount to ₦320,000. Subtracting the book value of transferred assets (₦310,000) and the realization expenses (₦6,000) gives a net profit on realization of ₦4,000. Applying Kofi's profit-sharing ratio of 3/5 yields a share of ₦2,400.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Calculate Total Book Value of Assets
₦310,000
Assets transferred to the Realization Account are debited at their book values: 150,000+80,000+50,000+30,000=310,000150,000 + 80,000 + 50,000 + 30,000 = 310,000.
2
Calculate Total Realized Value of Assets
₦320,000
Gross proceeds from asset sales credited to Realization Account: 180,000+70,000+45,000+25,000=320,000180,000 + 70,000 + 45,000 + 25,000 = 320,000.
3
Determine Net Realization Profit
₦4,000
Net Profit = Total CreditsTotal Debits=320,000(310,000+6,000)=4,000\text{Total Credits} - \text{Total Debits} = 320,000 - (310,000 + 6,000) = 4,000.
4
Apportion Profit to Kofi
₦2,400
Kofi's profit share = 33+2×4,000=2,400\frac{3}{3+2} \times 4,000 = 2,400.

Key Concept

Calculation and distribution of net profit or loss on the Realization Account during partnership dissolution
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 2Question

Match each transaction occurring during the dissolution of a partnership to its correct accounting entry in the ledger.

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Items

Transfer of book values of assets to Realization Account
Receipt of cash from the sale/realization of assets
Payment of dissolution expenses in cash
Distribution of profit on realization to partners

Matches

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Answer

Transfer of asset book values matches Debit Realization Account, Credit Sundry Asset Accounts; Receipt of cash from realized assets matches Debit Cash/Bank Account, Credit Realization Account; Payment of dissolution expenses matches Debit Realization Account, Credit Cash/Bank Account; Distribution of realization profit matches Debit Realization Account, Credit Partners' Capital Accounts.
Each transaction follows standard double-entry principles for partnership dissolution: transferring asset book values closes asset accounts via debit to Realization and credit to Assets; cash proceeds from asset sales increase cash (debit Cash/Bank) and credit Realization; paying realization costs decreases cash (credit Cash/Bank) and debits Realization; and sharing realization profit increases partner capital balances (credit Partners' Capital) by debiting the balance of the Realization Account.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the double-entry rule for closing assets upon dissolution
Assets are closed by crediting the specific asset accounts and debiting the Realization Account with their book value.
This transfers asset values to a temporary realization account to compute net gain or loss upon winding up.
2
Determine the entries for asset proceeds and dissolution expenses
Cash inflows debit Cash/Bank and credit Realization. Cash outflows for dissolution costs credit Cash/Bank and debit Realization.
Realization account acts as a summary profit/loss account specifically for the winding up process.
3
Determine the entry to close a profit on realization
The excess of credits over debits in Realization is cleared by debiting Realization Account and crediting Partners' Capital Accounts.
Profits belong to the partners and increase their final capital balances.

Key Concept

Ledger entries for partnership dissolution and realization account preparation
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 3Question

Match each transaction occurring during the dissolution of a partnership firm to its correct double-entry ledger accounting treatment.

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Items

Payment of dissolution expenses by a partner personally on behalf of the partnership
Takeover of a firm's office equipment by a partner at an agreed valuation
Transfer of the book value of inventory to close the asset account upon dissolution
Discount received from trade creditors upon final settlement during realization

Matches

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Answer

The correct pairings match each dissolution event to its respective double-entry rule: paying realization expenses via a partner debits Realization Account and credits Partner's Capital Account; taking over an asset debits Partner's Capital Account and credits Realization Account; transferring inventory to close it debits Realization Account and credits Inventory Account; and recording discount received debits Creditors Account and credits Realization Account.
Each matching pair accurately reflects standard double-entry principles on partnership dissolution. Asset closing entries debit Realization and credit the asset account. Asset takeovers by partners debit the Partner's Capital Account and credit Realization. Realization expenses paid by a partner debit Realization and credit the Partner's Capital Account. Discounts received on settling creditors debit Creditors Account and credit Realization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the closing of asset accounts at book value
Assets are closed by transferring their book values to the debit side of the Realization Account. Thus, inventory requires a debit to Realization Account and a credit to Inventory Account.
This establishes the total book value of assets being realized.
2
Analyze asset takeover by a partner
The agreed value of an asset taken over by a partner is treated as a realization proceeds. The partner's capital account is debited to reduce their equity claim, and Realization Account is credited.
The partner absorbs the asset in lieu of receiving cash settlement.
3
Analyze realization expenses borne by the firm but paid by a partner
Realization expenses are costs of winding up (debit Realization Account). Since the partner paid from personal funds, the firm credits the Partner's Capital Account to reimburse them.
This records the expense while recognizing the firm's liability to the partner.
4
Analyze discounts gained when settling liabilities
A discount allowed by creditors reduces the cash needed to discharge the debt. The full book value of creditors is debited, cash paid is credited, and the discount benefit is credited to Realization Account.
Gains on discharging liabilities increase realization profit.

Key Concept

Accounting entries for partnership dissolution and realization account
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 4Question

Tunde and Chidi decided to dissolve their partnership firm. At the date of dissolution, total assets with a book value of 120,000₦120,000 were transferred to the Realization Account. These assets were realized for 135,000₦135,000, and dissolution expenses amounting to 4,000₦4,000 were paid. What is the profit on realization in Naira ()?

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Answer: 11000

Answer

The profit on realization is 11,000₦11,000.
The Realization Account is debited with the book value of assets (120,000₦120,000) and dissolution expenses (4,000₦4,000), giving a total debit balance of 124,000₦124,000. It is credited with the asset sale proceeds of 135,000₦135,000. The excess credit of 11,000₦11,000 represents the net profit on realization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine total debit items in the Realization Account
120,000 (book value of assets)+4,000 (expenses)=124,000₦120,000 \text{ (book value of assets)} + ₦4,000 \text{ (expenses)} = ₦124,000
When dissolving a partnership, assets transferred and expenses paid are debited to the Realization Account.
2
Determine total credit items in the Realization Account
135,000 (cash realized)₦135,000 \text{ (cash realized)}
Amounts received from the realization of assets are credited to the Realization Account.
3
Calculate net realization profit
135,000124,000=11,000₦135,000 - ₦124,000 = ₦11,000
An excess of total credits over total debits in the Realization Account represents a profit on realization.

Key Concept

Calculation of Net Profit on Realization upon Partnership Dissolution
Question 5Question

Adebayo and Okon are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:23:2. On the dissolution of their partnership, the book value of non-cash assets transferred to the Realization Account was 180,000₦180,000, while trade creditors stood at 40,000₦40,000. The assets realized 195,000₦195,000, and dissolution expenses of 5,000₦5,000 were paid. Creditors were settled at a 5%5\% discount. What is Adebayo's share of the profit on realization in Naira ()?

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Answer: 7200

Answer

Adebayo's share of the profit on realization is ₦7,200.
Total credit entries in the Realization Account comprise transferred liabilities (₦40,000) and asset proceeds (₦195,000), giving ₦235,000. Total debit entries comprise transferred asset book values (₦180,000), realization expenses (₦5,000), and cash paid to creditors (₦38,000 after 5% discount), giving ₦223,000. The excess credit of ₦12,000 represents total realization profit. Adebayo's 3/5 share equals ₦7,200.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the amount paid to discharge trade creditors
₦40,000 - (5% of ₦40,000) = ₦38,000
Creditors accepted a 5% discount on settlement, reducing cash paid.
2
Sum up all debit entries in the Realization Account
₦180,000 (Assets) + ₦5,000 (Expenses) + ₦38,000 (Creditors paid) = ₦223,000
Realization account is debited with book values of assets transferred, expenses paid, and payments to liabilities.
3
Sum up all credit entries in the Realization Account
₦40,000 (Creditors book value) + ₦195,000 (Asset proceeds) = ₦235,000
Realization account is credited with liabilities transferred and proceeds from asset sales.
4
Calculate total profit on realization
₦235,000 - ₦223,000 = ₦12,000
An excess of total credits over total debits represents profit on realization.
5
Calculate Adebayo's share of realization profit
(3 / 5) × ₦12,000 = ₦7,200
Profit is shared according to the profit-sharing ratio of 3:2.

Key Concept

Calculation of Net Realization Profit and Allocation to Partners upon Partnership Dissolution
Question 6Question

In accounting for the dissolution of a partnership firm, various transactions must be recorded in the appropriate ledger accounts. Match each dissolution transaction on the left with its correct double-entry accounting treatment on the right.

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Items

Transferring the book value of non-cash assets to close their respective ledger accounts
Payment of dissolution expenses directly by a partner using personal funds
Settlement of an advance or loan given by a partner to the firm
Discount allowed by trade creditors upon final settlement during realization

Matches

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Answer

1. Transfer of non-cash assets matches with debiting Realization Account and crediting Asset Accounts. 2. Realization expenses paid by a partner matches with debiting Realization Account and crediting Partner's Capital Account. 3. Settlement of partner's loan matches with debiting Partner's Loan Account and crediting Cash/Bank Account. 4. Discount received from creditors matches with debiting Creditors Account and crediting Realization Account.
Each transaction is matched strictly according to double-entry principles on partnership dissolution: transferring asset book values requires debiting Realization and crediting asset accounts; personal payment of realization costs by a partner requires debiting Realization and crediting the partner's capital account; discharging a partner's loan requires debiting the partner's loan account and crediting cash/bank; and receiving discount from creditors requires debiting creditors and crediting Realization.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the entry for closing non-cash assets at dissolution.
Debit Realization Account and Credit respective Asset Accounts.
All non-cash assets are transferred to the debit side of the Realization Account at carrying values to close their ledger accounts.
2
Determine the entry when a partner pays dissolution expenses from personal funds.
Debit Realization Account and Credit Partner's Capital Account.
The realization cost is a firm expense (debited to Realization) and increases the capital balance owed to the partner who settled it.
3
Determine the entry for settling a partner's loan.
Debit Partner's Loan Account and Credit Cash or Bank Account.
Partner loans are settled after external liabilities without passing through the Realization Account.
4
Identify the entry for discounts received from trade creditors.
Debit Creditors Account and Credit Realization Account.
Paying less than book value reduces trade liabilities and produces a realization gain, credited to the Realization Account.

Key Concept

Double-entry rules for partnership dissolution and realization accounts
Question 7Question

Match each partnership dissolution transaction on the left to its corresponding double-entry accounting treatment on the right.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Dissolution expenses paid by a partner from personal funds
Transfer of realization loss to partners
Final settlement of a partner's loan account by cash payment
Cash proceeds received from the sale of an unrecorded asset

Matches

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Answer

The correct pairings are: Dissolution expenses paid by a partner matches Debit Realization Account and Credit Partner's Capital Account; Transfer of realization loss matches Debit Partners' Capital Accounts and Credit Realization Account; Final settlement of a partner's loan matches Debit Partner's Loan Account and Credit Cash/Bank Account; Cash proceeds from unrecorded asset matches Debit Cash/Bank Account and Credit Realization Account.
Each transaction during dissolution follows specific double-entry rules: expenses paid personally by a partner increase capital liability (Credit Capital, Debit Realization); realization loss reduces partner equity (Debit Capital, Credit Realization); loan discharge reduces cash and loan liability (Debit Loan, Credit Cash); and unrecorded asset proceeds increase cash and realization credits (Debit Cash, Credit Realization).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the treatment of dissolution expenses borne by a partner.
Realization Account is debited and Partner's Capital Account is credited.
The firm recognizes the dissolution cost in the Realization Account and credits the partner for making the payment.
2
Determine the transfer of realization loss.
Partners' Capital Accounts are debited and Realization Account is credited.
Realization losses reduce the partners' capital balances in their agreed profit-sharing ratio.
3
Determine the settlement entry for a partner's loan.
Partner's Loan Account is debited and Cash/Bank Account is credited.
Partner loans are liabilities settled prior to final capital distribution and do not pass through the Realization Account.
4
Analyze cash received from selling an unrecorded asset.
Cash/Bank Account is debited and Realization Account is credited.
All cash realizations from assets (recorded or unrecorded) are credited to the Realization Account.

Key Concept

Double-entry accounting treatment during partnership dissolution