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What is the purpose of a Realisation Account?
ATo record the partners' drawings
BTo find realisation profit or loss
CTo value the firm's goodwill
DTo prepare a trial balance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To find realisation profit or loss
It records sale of assets and payment of liabilities to show the net profit or loss on realisation.
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