Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781259917059
Author: RECK, Jacqueline L., Lowensohn, Suzanne L., NEELY, Daniel G.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 3, Problem 16.15EP
Supplies ordered by the Public Works function of the General Fund were received at an actual price that was less than the estimated price listed on the purchase order. What effect will this have on Public Work’s appropriations available balance?
- a. Increase.
- b. Decrease.
- c. No effect.
- d. Insufficient information to determine the effect.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Which of the following statements best describes the accounting for inventories in the General Fund?
Select one:
A. Inventories on hand at the end of the accounting period are not reflected on the balance sheet.
B. Inventories used during the period are reflected as an expense in the statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances.
C. There is generally no recognition in the fund accounts of any remaining balance of inventories at the end of the accounting period.
D. None of the above
Which of the following neither increases nor decreases fund balance of the General Fund during the current period?
a.
Revenues.
b.
Other financing sources.
c.
Deferred revenues.
d.
Expenditures.
Supplies recorded in the General Fund under the consumption method will initially include a
Multiple Choice
Debit to Inventory of Supplies.
Credit to Fund Balance—Restricted—Inventory of Supplies.
Debit to Expenditures.
Debit to Fund Balance—Restricted—Inventory of Supplies.
Chapter 3 Solutions
Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
Ch. 3 - Prob. 1QCh. 3 - Discuss the different ways in which depreciation...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3QCh. 3 - Prob. 4QCh. 3 - Explain the essential differences between revenues...Ch. 3 - Prob. 6QCh. 3 - How do Budgetary Fund Balance and Fund Balances...Ch. 3 - Prob. 8QCh. 3 - Prob. 9QCh. 3 - Prob. 10Q
Ch. 3 - The city manager of University City is finalizing...Ch. 3 - Prob. 16.1EPCh. 3 - Prob. 16.2EPCh. 3 - Which of the following accounts neither increases...Ch. 3 - Prob. 16.4EPCh. 3 - Which of the following statements is true for...Ch. 3 - An internal allocation of funds on a periodic...Ch. 3 - Prob. 16.7EPCh. 3 - Prob. 16.8EPCh. 3 - Before placing a purchase order, a department...Ch. 3 - Prob. 16.10EPCh. 3 - Which of the following is correct concerning the...Ch. 3 - Prob. 16.12EPCh. 3 - Prob. 16.13EPCh. 3 - Prob. 16.14EPCh. 3 - Supplies ordered by the Public Works function of...Ch. 3 - Prob. 17EPCh. 3 - Prob. 18EPCh. 3 - Prob. 19EPCh. 3 - The following information is provided about the...Ch. 3 - On February 15, the Town of Evergreen police...Ch. 3 - The Town of Willingdon adopted the following...Ch. 3 - During July, the first month of the fiscal year,...Ch. 3 - The Town of Bedford Falls approved a General Fund...Ch. 3 - The printout of the Revenues and Appropriations...Ch. 3 - Review the computer-generated budgetary comparison...Ch. 3 - Prob. 27EPCh. 3 - Greenville has provided the following information...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- An internal service fund normally uses which of the following budgetary accounts? Multiple Choice Encumbrances. Estimated Revenues. Appropriations. An internal service fund normally does not use budgetary accounts.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is incorrect with respect to fund balances? Multiple Choice Restricted fund balance are net resources of a government fund that are subject to constraints imposed by external parties or by law. Assigned fund balances are resources that the governing body has specified for a particular use through ordinance or resolution by the government’s highest level of authority. Only unassigned fund balances may have a negative balance. Inventory and prepaid items are classified as nonspendable fund balances..arrow_forwardThe general fund pays rent for two months. Which of the following is not correct? Choose the correct.a. Rent expense should be reported in the government-wide financial statements.b. Rent expense should be reported in the general fund.c. An expenditure should be reported in the fund financial statements.d. If one month of rent is in the first year with the other month in the next year, either the purchases method or the consumption method can be used in fund statements.arrow_forward
- What is the purpose of a special revenue fund? Choose the correct.a. To account for revenues legally or externally restricted as an operating expenditure.b. To account for ongoing activities.c. To account for gifts when only subsequently earned income can be expended.d. To account for the cost of long-lived assets bought with designated funds.arrow_forwardA government buys equipment for its police department at a cost of $54,000. Which of the following is not true?a. Equipment will increase by $54,000 in the government-wide financial statements.b. Depreciation in connection with this equipment will be reported in the fund financial statements.c. The equipment will not appear within the reported assets in the fund financial statements.d. An expenditure for $54,000 will be reported in the fund financial statements.arrow_forwardHow to record a trade-in? A.) Government Wide :Record at ticket price of the new asset B.) Fund statement: only the cash aspects of the transaction be recognized as expenditures C.) Losses and gains should be recognized on fund statements. D.) No losses and gains should be recognized on government wide financial statementarrow_forward
- The general fund pays rent for two months. Which of the following is not correct? Rent expense should be reported in the government-wide financial statements. Rent expense should be reported in the general fund. An expenditure should be reported in the fund financial statements. If one month of rent is in the first year with the other month in the next year, either the purchases method or the consumption method can be used in fund statements.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is correct? The General Fund, Special Revenue, and Debt Service funds use the modified accrual basis and financial resources focus and the Capital Projects and Permanent funds do not. The General Fund and Special Revenue fund provide budget to actual comparisons and the Capital Projects, Debt Service and Permanent Funds do not. The General Fund and Special Revenue Fund have an indefinite life and the Permanent, Capital Projects and Debt Service have limited lives. The General Fund and Special Revenue funds use encumbrance accounting and the Capital Projects, Debt Service and Permanent funds do not.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is true regarding the use of Special Revenue Funds? Multiple Choice Special Revenue Funds are appropriate if the sole source of resources are assigned funds. Once a Special Revenue Fund is established, it will continue to be a Special Revenue Fund until all resources are exhausted, even if the only source of funds is transfers from the General Fund. Special Revenue Funds are used whenever a government wishes to segregate income for specific purposes. Special Revenue Funds are used when a substantial portion of the resources are provided by restricted or committed revenue sources..arrow_forward
- If an internal service fund is intended to operate on a cost-reimbursement basis, then user charges should a. cover the full costs, both direct and indirect, of operating the fund. b. cover the full costs of operating the fund and provide for future expansion and replacement of capital assets. c. cover at a minimum the direct costs of operating the fund. d. do all of the above.arrow_forwardIn a government’s comprehensive annual financial report, proprietary fund types are included in which of the following combined financial statements? Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances Statement of Net Assets a.Yes Yes b.No No c.No Yes d.Yes Noarrow_forwardFor each of the following accounts indicate in which fund type it could be found. Select your answer from the following responses: A. Governmental funds only. B. Proprietary funds only. Bond Proceeds Long Term liability for Compensated Absences Deferred Inflows/Outflows of Resources Taxes Receivable Estimated Revenues Operating Revenuesarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337272094Author:WARREN, Carl S., Reeve, James M., Duchac, Jonathan E.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Accounting Information SystemsAccountingISBN:9781337619202Author:Hall, James A.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis...AccountingISBN:9780134475585Author:Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. RajanPublisher:PEARSON
Intermediate AccountingAccountingISBN:9781259722660Author:J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M ThomasPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Financial and Managerial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781259726705Author:John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting PrinciplesPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337272094
Author:WARREN, Carl S., Reeve, James M., Duchac, Jonathan E.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Accounting Information Systems
Accounting
ISBN:9781337619202
Author:Hall, James A.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis...
Accounting
ISBN:9780134475585
Author:Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher:PEARSON
Intermediate Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781259722660
Author:J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781259726705
Author:John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting Principles
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
What is Budgeting? | Budgetary control | Advantages & Limitations of Budgeting; Author: Educationleaves;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INnPo0QPXf4;License: Standard youtube license