Advanced Financial Accounting
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Author: Christensen, Theodore E., COTTRELL, David M., Budd, Cassy
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.4.7E
To determine
Introduction: A general fund is a form of government fund. Where the purpose of funds is not specific or restricted for use for a particular purpose, then this fund is known as the general fund.
To select the correct option for amount that Johnson should record for estimated revenues.
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The scenario: Croton City maintains four governmental-type funds: a General Fund, a Library Special Revenue Fund, a Capital Projects Fund, and a Debt Service Fund.
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Credits
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