Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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ISBN: 9781259917059
Author: RECK, Jacqueline L., Lowensohn, Suzanne L., NEELY, Daniel G.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 2, Problem 21EP
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Prepare a memo to the city manager in which explain about the funds that should be classified as major funds.
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Forest City has recently implemented GAAP reporting and is attempting to determine which of the following special revenue funds should be classified as “major funds” and, therefore, be reported in separate columns on the balance sheet and statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the governmental funds. As the city’s external auditor, you have been asked to provide a rationale for either including or excluding each of the following funds as a major fund. Determine which of the following funds should be reported as a major fund.
Which of the following is true about the management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A)?
It is an optional addition to the comprehensive annual financial report, but the GASB encourages its inclusion.
It adds a verbal explanation for the numbers and trends presented in the financial statements.
It appears at the very end of a government’s comprehensive annual financial report.
It replaces a portion of the fund financial statements traditionally presented by a state or local government.
Which of the following items are included in the governmental activities column of the government-
wide financial statements through worksheet journal entries?
A) General Capital Assets.
B) General Long-Term Debt.
C) Internal Service Funds servicing governmental departments.
D) All of the choices are correct.
Chapter 2 Solutions
Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
Ch. 2 - Prob. 1QCh. 2 - Prob. 2QCh. 2 - Prob. 3QCh. 2 - Explain the modified accrual basis of accounting....Ch. 2 - Prob. 5QCh. 2 - What is the primary reason government entities use...Ch. 2 - What is meant by the terms deferred outflows of...Ch. 2 - How do expenses and expenditures differ?Ch. 2 - Prob. 9QCh. 2 - Prob. 10Q
Ch. 2 - Accounting and Reporting Principles. (LO2-3) The...Ch. 2 - Prob. 12CCh. 2 - Which of the following statements is true...Ch. 2 - Prob. 16.2EPCh. 2 - Prob. 16.3EPCh. 2 - The measurement focus and basis of accounting that...Ch. 2 - Which of the following amounts that are identified...Ch. 2 - Prob. 16.6EPCh. 2 - Prob. 16.7EPCh. 2 - Under the modified accrual basis of accounting a....Ch. 2 - Prob. 16.9EPCh. 2 - A certain city reports the following year-end...Ch. 2 - Prob. 16.11EPCh. 2 - Prob. 16.12EPCh. 2 - Prob. 16.13EPCh. 2 - Prob. 16.14EPCh. 2 - Which of the following fund(s) will generally be...Ch. 2 - Prob. 17EPCh. 2 - Prob. 18EPCh. 2 - Matching Funds with Transactions. (LO2-3) Choose...Ch. 2 - Fund Balance Classifications. (LO2-3) Section A...Ch. 2 - Prob. 21EPCh. 2 - Major Funds. (LO2-4) At the end of the fiscal...
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