State and local governments and not-for-profit organizations that receive grants or contracts from the federal government should charge costs of these grants or contracts in conformity with: a) Cost Accounting Standards Board standards. b) Office of Management and Budget circulars. c) Financial Accounting Standards Board standards. d) Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards.

State and local governments and not-for-profit organizations that receive grants or contracts from the federal government should charge costs of these grants or contracts in conformity with: a) Cost Accounting Standards Board standards. b) Office of Management and Budget circulars. c) Financial Accounting Standards Board standards. d) Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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