Questions from Accounting for Government and Non-Profit


Q: What unique issues arise when a government, as opposed to a

What unique issues arise when a government, as opposed to a business, is declared bankrupt?

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Q: What is the distinction between general obligation debt and revenue debt?

What is the distinction between general obligation debt and revenue debt? Which one is likely to bear higher interest rates?

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Q: At what value would a government report bonds payable on its government

At what value would a government report bonds payable on its government-wide statements? Why might this value differ from the bonds’ face value? Why might it differ from their market value?

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Q: A government’s interest expenditure, as reported in its debt service fund

A government’s interest expenditure, as reported in its debt service fund, differs significantly from its interest expense, as reported in its government-wide statements. What is the most likely expla...

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Q: What are demand bonds? When can they be reported as long

What are demand bonds? When can they be reported as long-term, rather than current, obligations?

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Q: If, under GAAP, capital leases are considered long-term

If, under GAAP, capital leases are considered long-term obligations, why, in many jurisdictions, are they not subject to debt limitations?

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Q: Antonio County is assessing whether it should build a new correctional facility

Antonio County is assessing whether it should build a new correctional facility for nonviolent offenders. Currently offenders are housed in the county jail at a cost per inmate of approximately $52,00...

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Q: What are “capitation fees,” and how should they be accounted

What are “capitation fees,” and how should they be accounted for?

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Q: What are BANs, RANs, and TANs? Why are they

What are BANs, RANs, and TANs? Why are they accounted for differently?

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Q: What is overlapping debt, and why is it of significance to

What is overlapping debt, and why is it of significance to financial analysts and other users of a government’s financial statements?

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