A donor gave $75,000 to a nongovernmental, not-for-profit charity with instructions that s be transferred to Sam Smith, an individual who lost his home in a fire. The not-for-profit w A) A. Record the $75,000 cash and credit revenue with donor restrictions. B) B. Record the $75,000 cash and credit a liability. C) C. Not record the transaction, because the money is going directly to the intended D) D. Do either of the choice A or B, depending upon the policy of the not-for-profit.

A donor gave $75,000 to a nongovernmental, not-for-profit charity with instructions that s be transferred to Sam Smith, an individual who lost his home in a fire. The not-for-profit w A) A. Record the $75,000 cash and credit revenue with donor restrictions. B) B. Record the $75,000 cash and credit a liability. C) C. Not record the transaction, because the money is going directly to the intended D) D. Do either of the choice A or B, depending upon the policy of the not-for-profit.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

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