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Standard XII
Accountancy
Introduction to Dissolution
When a firm i...
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When a firm is dissolved, the books of the firm are to be closed. this is done by preparing an account called ___________.

A
Realisation account
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Revaluation account
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Bank account
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Capital account
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The correct option is D Realisation account
Realisation account is made at the time of dissolution of partnership firm. It is prepared to find the profit or loss generated by selling all the assets and liabilities of the firm. It is prepared on the closure of the books after dissolution of the partership firm.

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