Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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Author: RECK, Jacqueline L., Lowensohn, Suzanne L., NEELY, Daniel G.
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Indicate with Y for (Yes) if the entity is considered as the primary government, with N (no) if the entity is not considered as the primary government and also explain the reason under which entity should or should not be considered as primary government.
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Which of the following entities is least likely to be included as a blended component unit in a county government’s financial statements?
a.
County library, funded by general obligation bonds
b.
Tobacco settlement financing authority, whose board members are appointed by the county
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County water authority, funded by debt secured by water revenues
d.
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Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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