Governmental Accounting
Funds used in state and local government accounting and financial reporting are classified into three categories: (1) governmental funds, (2) proprietary funds, and (3) fiduciary funds. 1.What measurement focus is used for each of these three categories
2.what types of assets and liabili- ties are reported for each measurement focus?
Answer:(1)
1. Governmental funds : the current Financial Resources measurement focus.
2. Proprietary: Economic Resources (revenues and expenses) measurement focus, which is the measurement focus used by business enterprises.
3. Fiduciary: the same measurement focus as proprietary funds—the Economic Resources measurement focus.
Answer:(2)
An Economic Resources measurement focus results in accounting for
all assets—both current and noncurrent—and all liabilities—both
current and long-term.
A current Financial Resources measurement focus results in accounting for financial assets and related liabilities. Noncurrent assets and long-term liabilities are not reported under a current financial resources measurement focus.
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