At the time of admission of new partner Z, Old partners X and Y had debtors of Rs. 3,20,000 and a provision for doubtful debts of Rs. 20,000 in their books. As per terms of admission, assets were revalued, and it was found that debtors worth Rs. 18,000 had turned bad and hence should be written off. Which journal entry reflects the correct accounting treatment of the above situation.
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(A) |
Bad Debts A/c |
Dr. |
18000 |
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To Sundry Debtors |
18000 |
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Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c |
Dr. |
18000 |
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To Bad Debts A/c |
18000 |
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(B) |
Bad Debt A/c |
Dr. |
18000 |
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To Sundry Debtors |
18000 |
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Revaluation A/c |
Dr. |
18000 |
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To Provision for Doubtful Debts A/c |
18000 |
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(C) |
Revaluation A/c |
Dr. |
18000 |
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To Sundry Debtors A/c |
18000 |
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(D) |
Bad Debts A/c |
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Dr. To Revaluation A/c |
18000 |
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(A)
2
(B)
3
(C)
4
(D)
5
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