Question
Distinguish between : First and Second method of disposal of realisation account.

Answer

Difference between first and second method of disposal of realisation account is as under:
Points First Method Second Method
$1.$  Realisation Account After closing the assets and liabilities accounts, they are transferred to Realisation account. In Realisation Account, assets and liabilities accounts are not transferred.
$2.$ Accounts Liabilities and Assets accounts are closed. Account of Liabilities and Assets are not closed.
$3.$ Realisation of Assets On credit side of Realisation Account, the realised value on sale of asset are recorded. Realised value of the assets is credited to assets account and the balance is transferred to Realisation Account.
$4.$ Payment of Liability On debit side of Realisation Account payment for the liability is shown. If liability is debited to that liability A/c. the amount paid towards it is transferred to Realisation Account.
$5.$ Circumstances If the liabilities are paid immediately and the assets are realised immediately on dissolution, then this method is suitable. If the payment of liability and the realisation of assets are made in instalments on dissolution, then this method is suitable.

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