Aman and Harsh were partners in a firm. They decided to dissolve their firm. Pass necessary Journal entries for the following after various assets (other than Cash and Bank) and third-party liabilities have been transferred to Realisation Account: (a) There was furniture worth Rs. 50,000. Aman took over 50% of the furniture at 10% discount and the remaining furniture was sold at 30% profit on book value. (b) Profit and Loss Account was showing a credit balance of Rs. 15,000 on the date of dissolution. (c) Harsh’s loan of Rs. 6,000 was discharged at Rs. 6,200. (d) The firm paid realisation expenses amounting to Rs. 5,000 on behalf of Harsh who had to bear these expenses. (e) There was a bill for 1,200 under discount. The bill was received from Soham who proved insolvent and a first and final dividend of 25% was received from his estate. (f) Creditors  to whom the firm owed Rs. 6,000, accepted stock of Rs. 5,000 at a discount of 5% and the balance in cash.

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