The following is the Balance Sheet of X, Y, Z on 31st December, 2025 when they decided to dissolve the partnership. They share profits in the ratio…
CA Foundation · Accounting · MTP · September 2026
The following is the Balance Sheet of X, Y, Z on 31st December, 2025 when they decided to dissolve the partnership. They share profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. Liabilities ₹ Assets ₹ Creditors 3,000 Sundry Assets 72,750 A's Loan 7,500 Cash 750 Capital Accounts: X 22,500 Y 27,000 Z 13,500 73,500 73,500 The assets realized the following sums in instalments: Instalment Amount I 1,500 II 4,500 III 5,850 IV 9,000 V 30,150 51,000 The expenses of realization were expected to be ₹ 750 but ultimately amounted to ₹ 600 only. The fifth installment (V) of asset realized includes saving in realization expense i.e. ₹ 150. Prepare a statement showing how the cash received at each stage should be distributed among creditors, X's loan account, and the partners' capital accounts using the Maximum Possible Loss Method.
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Statement showing Realization of Cash Sr. No. Particulars Realization Creditors Partner's Loan Partner's Capital 1 After taking into account cash balance and amount set aside for expenses 1,500 1,500 - - 2 4,500 1,500 3,000 3 5,850 - 4,500 1,350 4 9,000 - 9,000 Including Savings in Exp 30,150 - 30,150 51,000 3,000 7,500 40,500 To ascertain the amount distributable out of each installment realized among the partners, the following table will be constructed: Statement of Distribution on Capital Accounts (1) Calculation to determine the mode of distribution of ₹ 1,350 Particulars Total X Y Z Balance 63,000 22,500 27,000 13,500 Less: Maximum Loss in 2:2:1 (61,650) (24,660) (24,660) (12,330) +1,350 -2,160 +2,340 +1,170 Deficiency of X's capital written off against those of Y and Z in the ratio of their capital 27,000: 13,500, (Garner vs. Murray) (1,440) (720) Manner in which the first ₹ 1,350 should be distributed + 900 + 450 (2) Distribution of ₹ 9,000 Balance after (1) 61,650 22,500 26,100 13,050 Less: Maximum Loss in 2:2:1 (52,650) (21,060) (21,060) (10,530) Balance available and distributed 9,000 1,440 5,040 2,520 (3) Distribution of ₹ 30,150 Balance after (2) 52,650 21,060 21,060 10,530 Less: Maximum Loss in 2:2:1 (22,500) (9,000) (9,000) (4,500) Distribution of 30,150 30,150 12,060 12,060 6,030 Summary: Balance 63,000 22,500 27,000 13,500 Total Amounts Paid 40,500 13,500 18,000 9,000 Loss 22,500 9,000 9,000 4,500
Topics: Dissolution of Partnership Firms and LLPs
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