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Reassessment of Liabilities (Retirement)

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Which of the following is not contingent liability?

A

Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts

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Debts included on debtors which are doubtful in nature

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Uncalled liability on partly paid shares

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Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital amount and not provided for

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The correct option is C Debts included on debtors which are doubtful in nature
Debts included on debtors which are doubtful in nature has a certain level of estimation and hence it cannot be a contingent liability.
It is booked in Profit and loss account as 'Reserve for Doubtful Debts' (RDD) based on the percentage of Debtors balance.

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Capital A/cs:			Land and Building		1,50,000
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Z is admitted as a new partner for 1/4th share under the following terms:
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Q. Mrs. Meena of Bilaspur has not kept proper books of accounts, following information is provided to you:

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