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Ganga, Yamuna and Godavari are in Partnership sharing profits and losses equally. Their Balance sheet as on 31st December, 2011 was as follows:

Balance Sheet as on 31st December, 2011

Godavari was declared insolvent and hence the firm was dissolved as on that date. Premises was sold at Rs 14,800, Machinery realised Rs 6,400. Bad debts and discount allowed to Debtors amounted to Rs 1,600. Sundry creditors agreed to receive 80 paise in a rupee (Rs) in full satisfaction of their claim. Bank Loan was settled at 60% of book value. During the course of dissolution a liability under an action for damages was settled for Rs 1,400 against Rs 2,100 provided in the books of the firm. The expenses of realisation amounted to Rs 900. Goodwill contributed Rs 1,900 from her private Property.

Prepare necessary ledger accounts in the books of the firm.

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Realisation Account

Partners’ Current Accounts

Partners’ Capital Accounts

Cash/Bank Account

Working Notes:

Capital deficiency of Godavari Rs.
Capital A/c Cr. Balance 5000
Add : Amount contributed 1900
6900
Less: Debit Balance of current A/c 4000
2900
Less: Realisation Loss 2900

It is needless to transfer solvent partner’s NIL capital A/c

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