Understanding Business
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Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17, Problem 3DCS
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To discuss: The need for effective financial reporting in achieving fund raising goals of a not for profit organization.
Introduction: Not for profit organization is an organization that if formed for the charitable purposes instead of making profits. Financial reporting refers to reporting current status of the entity’s assets, liabilities, capital, receipts, payments and earnings.
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4. If a shareholder wanted to know how money flowed into and out of the company, which financial statement would the shareholder use?
A. income statement
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C. statement of retained earnings
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A. is the left side of the account
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