LOOSE-LEAF Advanced Financial Accounting with Connect
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.18.28P
General Fund Entries [AICPA Adapted]
DeKalb City Council approved and adopted its 20X2 budget that contained the following amounts:
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During 20X2, various transactions and events occurred that affected the general funds.
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For items 1 through 39, indicate whether the item should be debited (D), credited (C), or is not affected (N).
Items 26 through 35 involve the recording in the general fund of the closing entry (other than encumbrances) for 20X2.
28. Appropriations.
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