Imagine that you work in the accounting department of a university and your boss has asked you to explain components of revenue, expenses, and changes in net assets that are reported on the university’s statement of revenues. Discuss at least two unique situations or transactions that you may encounter. Describe any circumstances the entity may engage in activities that result in Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT).

Imagine that you work in the accounting department of a university and your boss has asked you to explain components of revenue, expenses, and changes in net assets that are reported on the university’s statement of revenues. Discuss at least two unique situations or transactions that you may encounter. Describe any circumstances the entity may engage in activities that result in Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT).

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