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Dissolution of Partnership - Multiple Choice Questions

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which is not correct in the case of Dissolution of Partnership

a)

The original partnership agreement is terminated

b)

Some partners continue in the business

c)

No partner to continue in the business

d)

A new partnership comes in to existence

2.

Dissolution of partnership does not lead to

a)

Termination of the original partnership agreement

b)

Dissolution of the existing partnership

c)

Coming in to existence of a new partnership

d)

Dissolution of the firm

3.

Realisation Account is a

a)

Nominal Account

b)

Real Account

c)

Personal Account

d)

None of these

4.

The Account prepared at the time of dissolution of a partnership firm

a)

Revaluation Account

b)

P&L Adjustment A/c

c)

P&L Appropriation A/c

d)

Realisation Account

5.

The Realization account is closed by transferring the profit or loss to

a)

Partner’s Capital Accounts

b)

Partner’s Loan Account

c)

Bank Account

d)

Balance Sheet

6.

The Loan from Mrs. of a partner is credited to

a)

Her Capital Account

b)

Husband’s Capital Account

c)

Husband’s Loan Account

d)

Realisation Account

7.

On dissolution of partnership Firm, amount realised from unrecorded asset is credited to.

a)

Realisation A/c

b)

Re-Valuation A/c

c)

Capital A/c

d)

Goodwill A/c

8.

Entry for closing Provision for Bad debts at the time of dissolution of firm is______.

a)

Provision for baddebt a/c Dr. To Realisation

b)

Realisation a/c Dr. To Provision for baddebt

c)

Provision for baddebt a/c Dr. To Cash

d)

Profit & Loss a/c Dr. To Provision for baddebt

9.

A firm is compulsorily dissolved when all partners or when all except one partner become insolvent

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Unrecorded liabilities when paid by a partner are shown in______.

a)

Partner’s Capital Account

b)

Profit and Loss Account

c)

Cash Account

d)

Revaluation Account

11.

On dissolution of a firm, bank overdraft is transferred.

a)

cash a/c

b)

bank a/c

c)

Realisation a/c

d)

capital a/c

12.

On dissolution of the firm, partners capital accounts are closed through______account.

a)

Cash/Bank Account

b)

Profit and Loss Account

c)

Revaluation Account

d)

Partners Loan Account

13.

Dissolution of partnership means:

a)

The termination of the partnership business and relationship among partners.

b)

The admission of a new partner into the firm.

c)

The change in profit-sharing ratio among partners.

d)

The retirement of a partner from the firm.

14.

Dissolution of firm means:

a)

The termination of the partnership and winding up of the firm's business.

b)

The admission of a new partner into the firm.

c)

The expansion of the firm's business activities.

d)

The change in the location of the firm's office.

15.

Why the balance at bank is not transferred to the Realisation A/c on the dissolution of a Partnership?

a)

Because the bank balance is used to pay off liabilities and settle accounts, not realized as an asset.

b)

Because the bank balance is considered a fixed asset.

c)

Because the bank balance is transferred to partners’ capital accounts directly.

d)

Because the bank balance is treated as a profit on dissolution.

16.

How will you settle firm’s debts and private debts of partner’s on the dissolution of a firm?

a)

Firm’s debts are settled first, then private debts of partners from their share.

b)

Private debts of partners are settled first, then firm’s debts.

c)

Both debts are settled simultaneously without priority.

d)

Firm’s debts are ignored and only private debts are settled.

17.

Realisation Account is:

a)

An account prepared to ascertain profit or loss on dissolution of a partnership firm.

b)

An account used to record daily transactions of a business.

c)

An account showing the capital invested by partners.

d)

An account used for recording depreciation.

18.

The Accounting treatment of settlement with the creditors through transfer of an asset is:

a)

Creditor’s account is debited and asset account is credited.

b)

Asset account is debited and creditor’s account is credited.

c)

Both creditor’s and asset accounts are debited.

d)

No entry is required in the books.

19.

How is goodwill treated on dissolution of the firm?

a)

Goodwill is valued and distributed among the partners as per their profit-sharing ratio.

b)

Goodwill is ignored and not considered during dissolution.

c)

Goodwill is transferred to the capital account of the senior partner only.

d)

Goodwill is written off against the firm's assets.

20.

Which are the cases where a partnership is dissolved?

a)

A partnership is dissolved by mutual agreement, insolvency of a partner, expiry of term, or completion of venture.

b)

A partnership is dissolved only when all partners retire.

c)

A partnership is dissolved only if the business makes a loss.

d)

A partnership is dissolved only by court order.

21.

Toya and Soya are partners sharing profits and losses equally. They decided to dissolve the firm on 15th March, 2005 which resulted in a loss of Rs. 30,000. The capital accounts of Toya and Soya was Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively. The cash account showed a balance of Rs. 20,000. Which of the following is the correct journal entry for transferring the loss to the capital accounts of the partners?

a)

Loss on dissolution A/c Dr. 30,000
To Toya's Capital A/c 15,000
To Soya's Capital A/c 15,000

b)

Loss on dissolution A/c Dr. 30,000
To Toya's Capital A/c 20,000
To Soya's Capital A/c 10,000

c)

Loss on dissolution A/c Dr. 30,000
To Toya's Capital A/c 10,000
To Soya's Capital A/c 20,000

d)

Loss on dissolution A/c Dr. 30,000
To Toya's Capital A/c 30,000

22.

Distinguish between dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm.

a)

Dissolution of partnership refers to a change in the relationship among partners, while dissolution of firm means the closure of the business as a whole.

b)

Dissolution of partnership and dissolution of firm both mean the closure of the business.

c)

Dissolution of partnership is the same as dissolution of firm.

d)

Dissolution of firm refers to a change in the relationship among partners, while dissolution of partnership means the closure of the business as a whole.

23.

Accounts are settled on dissolution by:

a)

Paying creditors first, then distributing remaining assets among partners

b)

Distributing assets equally among partners without paying creditors

c)

Paying partners first, then creditors

d)

Transferring all assets to a single partner

24.

Which of the following are modes of dissolution of a partnership firm?

a)

Dissolution by agreement, compulsory dissolution, dissolution by notice, dissolution by court

b)

Dissolution by merger, dissolution by acquisition, dissolution by expansion, dissolution by conversion

c)

Dissolution by bankruptcy, dissolution by retirement, dissolution by investment, dissolution by amalgamation

d)

Dissolution by liquidation, dissolution by amalgamation, dissolution by reconstitution, dissolution by absorption

25.

According to section 40, how can a partnership firm be dissolved?

a)

By court order only

b)

By agreement between the partners

c)

By government notification

d)

By insolvency of a partner

26.

Under Section 41, which of the following is NOT a case of compulsory dissolution of a firm?

a)

A) All partners become insolvent

b)

B) The business becomes illegal

c)

C) A partner retires

d)

D) All partners except one die

27.

Fill in the blank: A firm may be dissolved on the happening of the following contingencies or events: 1. On the death of a partner, 2. On the _______ of a partner.

a)

insolvency

b)

retirement

c)

appointment

d)

promotion

28.

According to Section 43, a partnership at will can be dissolved by _______.

a)

giving a notice to the other partners showing his will to dissolve the firm

b)

filing a case in the court without any notice

c)

mutual agreement without any notice

d)

automatic expiry of partnership after one year

29.

Which section allows a court to dissolve a partnership firm on the suit of a partner?

a)

Section 40

b)

Section 41

c)

Section 43

d)

Section 44

30.

A court may dissolve a partnership firm if a partner is found guilty of misconduct affecting the firm.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Differentiate between Realisation Account and Revaluation Account.

a)

The differences are as listed in the table: Revaluation Account is for admission/retirement/death of a partner and records revised values, while Realisation Account is for dissolution and records book values.

b)

Both accounts are used only for recording profits and losses during the year.

c)

Realisation Account is prepared for admission of a partner, while Revaluation Account is prepared for dissolution.

d)

Revaluation Account records only cash transactions, while Realisation Account records only non-cash transactions.

32.

What entry would you pass for the following transaction on the dissolution of a firm having partners Vishal and Rakesh?

a)

Realisation Account Dr. To Vishal and Rakesh’s Capital Accounts

b)

Vishal and Rakesh’s Capital Accounts Dr. To Realisation Account

c)

Cash Account Dr. To Realisation Account

d)

Realisation Account Dr. To Cash Account

33.

Fill in the blank: In the journal entry for payment of realisation expenses, Realisation is debited by ______ and Cash is credited by the same amount. (Being realisation expenses paid off)

a)

3200

b)

2500

c)

4000

d)

1500

34.

Fill in the blank: In the journal entry for payment to creditors, Realisation is debited by ______ and Cash is credited by the same amount. (Being Crs. paid off)

a)

88000

b)

75000

c)

92000

d)

65000

35.

Fill in the blank: In the journal entry for realisation of stock, Cash is debited by ______ and Realisation is credited by the same amount. (Being stock realised)

a)

4100

b)

5100

c)

3500

d)

2500

36.

In the journal entry for transferring realisation account balance to partners' capital accounts, Realisation is debited by ______, and V's capital and R's capital are credited by ______ each. (Being realisation a/c balance transferred to partner's capital a/cs)

a)

48000, 24000

b)

24000, 48000

c)

48000, 48000

d)

24000, 24000