Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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Author: RECK, Jacqueline L., Lowensohn, Suzanne L., NEELY, Daniel G.
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What are the three sections of a comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)? What information is contained in each section? How do the minimum requirements for general purpose external financial reporting relate in scope to the CAFR?
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- These are used by the FASB, and it is a set of concepts that guide financial reporting. A. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) B. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) C. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) D. conceptual frameworkarrow_forwardRaise three issues related to the annual report and the broader area of financial reporting, and explain why it is important and provide solutions to these issues (with justification).arrow_forwardWhich of the following is true regarding the organization of the comprehensive annual financial report?a. The three major sections are introductory, financial, and statistical.b. The management’s discussion and analysis is considered to be part of the introductory section.c. The auditor’s report is considered to be part of the statistical section.d. Basic financial statements include the government-wide statements, the budgetary statement, and the notes to the financial statements.arrow_forward
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