Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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ISBN: 9781259917059
Author: RECK, Jacqueline L., Lowensohn, Suzanne L., NEELY, Daniel G.
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Chapter 7, Problem 4Q
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Discuss the differences between proprietary fund financial statements and for-profit organizations financial statement.
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Choose the correct. The financial reporting for private not-for-profit entities primarily focuses on:a. Basic information for the organization as a whole.b. Standardization of fund information reported.c. Inherent differences of various not-for-profit entities that impact reporting presentations.d. Distinctions between current fund and noncurrent fund presentations.
Which of the following statements are correct in relation to reporting requirements for a non-
business entity?
Organizations using fund accounting are not required to report on the entity as a whole
Organizations that choose to report on the entity as a whole are not permitted to use fund
accounting
Organizations using fund accounting are required to report on the entity as a whole
Organizations that use fund accounting have the option of reporting either on the funds or
on the organization as a whole
The financial reporting for private not-for-profit entities primarily focuses on
Basic information for the organization as a whole.
Standardization of fund information reported.
Inherent differences of various not-for-profit entities that impact reporting presentations.
Distinctions between current fund and noncurrent fund presentations.
Chapter 7 Solutions
Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
Ch. 7 - Prob. 1QCh. 7 - Explain the reporting requirements for internal...Ch. 7 - A member of the city commission insists that the...Ch. 7 - Prob. 4QCh. 7 - What is the purpose of the Restricted Assets...Ch. 7 - Prob. 6QCh. 7 - Prob. 7QCh. 7 - When do GASB standards require interfund...Ch. 7 - Prob. 9QCh. 7 - What is meant by segment information for...
Ch. 7 - Prob. 11QCh. 7 - Internal Service Fund Reporting. (LO7-2) Financial...Ch. 7 - Proprietary Fund Operating Statement. (LO7-1)...Ch. 7 - Enterprise Fund Golf Course Management. (LO7-1)...Ch. 7 - Prob. 17.1EPCh. 7 - Which of the following would most likely be...Ch. 7 - Under GASB standards, the City of Parkview is...Ch. 7 - Prob. 17.4EPCh. 7 - Which of the following events would generally be...Ch. 7 - Proprietary funds a. Are permitted to integrate...Ch. 7 - Prob. 17.7EPCh. 7 - Prob. 17.8EPCh. 7 - Prob. 17.9EPCh. 7 - Prob. 17.10EPCh. 7 - The City of Tutland issued 10 million, 6 percent,...Ch. 7 - The City of Tutland issued 10 million, 6 percent,...Ch. 7 - Prob. 18EPCh. 7 - Prob. 19EPCh. 7 - Central Garage Internal Service Fund. (LO7-2) The...Ch. 7 - Internal Service Fund Statement of Cash Flows....Ch. 7 - Tribute Aquatic Center Enterprise Fund. (LO7-5)...Ch. 7 - Net Position Classifications. (LO7-5) During the...Ch. 7 - Central Station Enterprise Fund. (LO7-5) The Town...Ch. 7 - Enterprise Fund Journal Entries and Financial...Ch. 7 - Net Position Classifications. (LO7-5) The Village...Ch. 7 - Enterprise Fund Statement of Cash Flows. (LO7-5)...Ch. 7 - AppendixSolid Waste Enterprise Fund. (LO7-6) Brown...
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- Which of the following funds are classified as proprietary funds? Group of answer choices a.) Agency and special revenue funds. b.) Agency and pension trust funds. c.) Enterprise and internal service funds.arrow_forwardA board sets aside resources to earn investment income to support general operations. Would the resources set aside be recorded in a fund with donor restrictions or a fund without donor restrictions? Would the earnings be recorded in a fund with donor restrictions or a fund without donor restrictions?arrow_forwardWhich of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of proprietary funds? Select one: O a. They recognize revenues when they are measurable and available O b. They always earn sufficient revenues to cover their expenses O C They are legally prohibited from selling services to other governmental agencies O d. They charge fees for the services they providearrow_forward
- In Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, the use of fund accounting is a unique feature, allowing for the segregation of resources into distinct categories based on their source, restrictions, and purpose.  True falsearrow_forwardA board sets aside resources to earn investment income to support general operations. Would the resrources set aside be recorded in a fund with donor restrictions or a fund without donor restrictions? Would the earnings be recorded in a fund with donor restrictions or a fund without donor restrictions?arrow_forwardDefine Not-for-Profit organizations. Explain what distinguishes governmental not-for-profit organizations from nongovernmental, not-for-profit organizations. Why is such a distinction necessary? Mention the objectives of financial reporting of not-for-profit organizations?arrow_forward
- Which of the following types of information would be included in total net assets in the statement of financial position for a not-for-profit organization?a. total current assets.b. long-term liabilities.c. types of individual funds the entity has.d. unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets.arrow_forwardDiscuss the various types of business-type funds used in governmental units and provide an example of when each is appropriate. Pleae include how monitoring and reporting of business-type funds are similar and how it differs from the same functions in a corporation.arrow_forwardDescribe the Enterprise Fund's disclosure requirements. Describe how the inclusion of this information benefits the end consumer of financial statements.arrow_forward
- What are examples of various types of business-type funds used in governmental units? How are monitoring and reporting of business-type funds similar and how do they differ?arrow_forwardDoes the report reflect fund financial statements for governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds? List those statements. List the major governmental and proprietary funds (the funds that have separate columns in the governmental and proprietary fund statements).arrow_forward12) Internal Service Funds differ from Enterprise Funds because Internal Service Funds A) are a proprietary fund. B) are intended to show a profit. C) charge for their services. D) provide goods and services primarily to other government agencies.arrow_forward
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