Questions from Accounting for Government and Non-Profit


Q: In Erikus County, the Parks and Recreation Department constructed a library

In Erikus County, the Parks and Recreation Department constructed a library in one of the county’s high growth areas. The construction was funded by a number of sources. Below is selected information...

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Q: What is overlapping debt? Why would a citizen care about the

What is overlapping debt? Why would a citizen care about the amount of overlapping debt reported? Why would a government care about the amount of overlapping debt reported?

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Q: Explain the essential differences between regular serial bonds and term bonds and

Explain the essential differences between regular serial bonds and term bonds and how debt service fund accounting differs for the two types of bonds.

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Q: What are the GASB requirements for reporting investments held for the purpose

What are the GASB requirements for reporting investments held for the purpose of servicing government debt?

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Q: Under what circumstances might a government consider an advance refunding of general

Under what circumstances might a government consider an advance refunding of general obligation bonds outstanding?

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Q: Facts: Pursuant to its capital improvement plan, the City of

Facts: Pursuant to its capital improvement plan, the City of Kirkland decided to make certain improvements to Oak Ridge Street, a residential thoroughfare located in the northern part of the city. Spe...

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Q: Financial Statement Impact of Incurring General Long-term Debt on Behalf

Financial Statement Impact of Incurring General Long-term Debt on Behalf of Other Governments. Facts: The Bates County government issued $2.5 million of tax-supported bonds to finance a major addition...

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Q: The Case of the Vanishing Debt. Facts: A county government

The Case of the Vanishing Debt. Facts: A county government and a legally separate organization—the Sports Stadium Authority—entered into an agreement under which the authority issued revenue bonds to...

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Q: The Town of Trenton has recently implemented GAAP reporting and is attempting

The Town of Trenton has recently implemented GAAP reporting and is attempting to determine which of the following special revenue funds should be classified as “major fundsâ...

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Q: Explain why governmental fund financial statements are insufficient for users seeking information

Explain why governmental fund financial statements are insufficient for users seeking information about operational accountability.

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