Questions from Accounting for Government and Non-Profit


Q: What measures might be of more value to donors than the fund

What measures might be of more value to donors than the fund-raising ratio?

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Q: Suppose that you are the independent auditor for a local not-

Suppose that you are the independent auditor for a local not-for-profit performing arts association that recently received a sizable endowment. The association's president has asked whether gains, bot...

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Q: Which of the following is true with respect to bankruptcy?

Which of the following is true with respect to bankruptcy? a. Per the federal bankruptcy code, a municipality can be declared bankrupt but not insolvent. b. Many major cities have avoided bankruptcy b...

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Q: Why does it matter whether Social Security is considered a pension plan

Why does it matter whether Social Security is considered a pension plan or an entitlement program? How does the FASAB direct that Social Security be reported? What unique issue does the federal govern...

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Q: If an agency makes a loan at a below market rate,

If an agency makes a loan at a below market rate, what would be the nature of any expense recognized at the time of the loan? If it guaranteed a loan made by others, what would be the nature of any ex...

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Q: What are tax expenditures, and how must they be reported upon

What are tax expenditures, and how must they be reported upon in the federal government's consolidated financial report?

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Q: Why is the FASAB named an advisory board? What is the

Why is the FASAB named an advisory board? What is the relationship between the FASAB and the GAO, the Treasury Department, and the OMB?

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Q: What are the key criteria of whether an entity should be accounted

What are the key criteria of whether an entity should be accounted for as a "consolidation" entity or a "disclosure" entity?

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Q: What are the basic statements that an agency may have to prepare

What are the basic statements that an agency may have to prepare to be in compliance with FASAB standards?

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Q: Into what two categories does the FASAB divide government assets? How

Into what two categories does the FASAB divide government assets? How are each of the two accounted for?

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