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Accounting for Gov't and nonprofits
Chapter 3
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Accounting
Undergraduate 4
02/01/2011

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Term
Direct Expenses
line
Definition
_________ _________related to program/function. should be reported on the _____ for that function.
Term
Wide
1. Direct Expenses
2. Program Revenues
3. Indirect expenses
4. General Revenues
Definition
Govt ____ Financials: 4 Types
1. D_______ ________
2. P_______ ________
3. I_______ ________
4. G_______ ________
Term
Indirect Expenses
Definition
_______ ________ - not directly linked with function or program- can be reported in a variety of ways.
Term
Program Revenues, activities
Charges for services
Grants, Contributions
Definition
________ _______ reported in the functions/programs section of the statement of ________. They reduce the net expense of the func or prog. Generated from C______ __ ______ as well as G______ and C______
Term
Government Wide Statement of Activities
Expenses - Program Revenues = Net Revenue
Definition
G_____ Wide _____ __ _________
A net expense or net revenue format is used in the top section of the GW S of A.
E______ - ________ Revenues= __ Revenue
Term
Full
Definition
For Govt Wide Statement of Activities the ________ accrual method is used.
Term
General Fund
General
Definition
_____ ______- Used to acct for the _______ administration and most traditional services of govt.
Term
Public Safety
Public Works
Culture and Recreation
Health and Welfare
budgets
Definition
General Fund Examples
P_____ S_______
______ W_______
Culture and R______
H_____ and Welfare
Each of these have their own ______.
Term
Governmental
Assets= Liabilities + Fund Balance
Definition
Fund Equation for the G______ Fund
A_____ = L_______ + F______ _________
Term
Revenues
Expenditures
Other Sources and uses
temporary
Definition
Governmental Funds-Actual
R______
E______
Other ____ and u___
All three are _________.
Term
revenues
measurable available
Definition
________-increases the fund balance. Reported when m______ and ________. Not from fund transfers or debt issue proceeds.
Term
Expenditures
Definition
__________-reduces the fund balance when it is spent or obligated.
Term
Sources and uses
bond
Definition
Other ____ and u____- can increase or decrease the fund balance. Generated by debt issue proceeds or fund transfers. (ex. Issued b____)
Term
modified accrual
Definition
For Governmental Funds the _____ _____ method is used.
Term
General
Definition
At the end of the fiscal period, revenues expenditures and other sources & uses are closed out to the _______ fund.
Term
Estimated
fund
source
Definition
Classification of Revenues and _______ Revenues.
By f_____
By S_____
Term
1. Taxes (Ad Valorem and Self Assessing)
2. Special Assessments
3. Licenses and Permits
4. Intergovernmental revenues
5. Charges for Services
6. Fines and Forfeits
7. Miscellaneous
Definition
Types of revenues and estimated revenues by source:
1. T___ (__ _______ and S___ Assessing)
2. S_______ Assessments
3. L___ and P______
4. Inter_____ R_______
5. Charges for S______
6. F_____ and F______
7. M______
Term
Ad Valorem
revenue
receivable
Definition
___ _______ assessed taxes. Assessed on property value (personal and real). It is measurable debit r______ and credit r_______.
Term
Self Assessing taxes
accrued
cash
revenue
Definition
______ ________ ____ based on earnings and sales. Not measurable and not a____. When collected and recorded, Debit c___ and credit ______.
Term
Special assessments
certain
Definition
S______ _______-levied against c______ properties that receive a particular benefit that not all taxpayers receive.
Sidewalk for specific neighborhood example.
Term
Licenses and permits
cash
Definition
L_______ __ P________-revenue from issuing these to businesses, liquor sales, building, and zoning variances. Recorded on ____ basis.
Term
Intergovernmental
receivable
revenue
accrual
Definition
Revenues from I________-includes grants and other financial assistance from higher levels of _______. Usually recognized when time and eligibility requirements have been met. Measurable and available debit R____ and credit r____. Use _____ method.
Term
Charges for services
services
measurable
Definition
C______ for S_____- revenue from recreational s_____ (golf course) and building inspections. Not m_______.
Term
fines
forfeits
fines
forfeits
Definition
Revenues from F___ and F_____
F____ are assessed by the courts. F______ are deposits or bonds made by contractors, accused felons, and others to assure performance on contracts or appearance in court.
Term
binding
recorded
actual
adjusted
Definition
Governmental Funds-Budget.
The budget is legally b____, is r_____ and is compared to a_____. Budget can be a______ for new information as it arises.
Term
estimated revenue, actual, encumbrances
Definition
Budget accounts include E____ _______, A______, and E______.
Term
appropriations
program
Definition
__________ - legal authorization to incur liabilities for specific purposes. (by P______).
Term
encumbrances
Definition
_________ - estimated amount recorded for purchase orders, contracts, etc.
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