Thursday, February 21, 2013

Chapter 6 - internal service fund profit

What accounting problems arise if an internal service fund is operated at a significant profit?

Chapter 6 - internal service fund loss

What accounting problems arise if an internal service fund is operated at a significant loss?

Chapter 6 - enterprise funds profit

Why may it be desirable to operate enterprise funds at a profit?

Chapter 5 - fund type for trust activities

A concerned citizen provides resources and establishes a trust with the local government. What factors should be considered in determining which fund to report the trust activities.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Chapter 4 - exchange and non-exchange eligibility

Identify and describe one of the four eligibility requirements for exchange and non-exchange transactions per GASB Statement 33.

Chapter 4 - categories of non-exchange

Identify one of the four categories of non-exchange transactions (GASB Statement 33), give an example, and identify the asset and revenue recognition criteria.

Chapter 4 - property tax revenue

Describe the specific requirements for property tax revenue under modified accrual accounting.

Chapter 4 - debt service expenditures

Describe the expenditure recognition criteria for debt service expenditures under modified accrual accounting.

Chapter 4 - compensated absences

Describe the expenditure recognition criteria for compensated absences expenditures under modified accrual accounting.