Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780133799569
Author: Robert J. Freeman, Craig D. Shoulders, Dwayne N. McSwain, Robert B. Scott
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5Q
Modified accrual basis revenue recognition is often referred to as “near cash basis” revenue recognition. Explain why this statement probably is made. Do you agree? Explain.
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (11th Edition)
Ch. 5 - Prob. 1QCh. 5 - Prob. 2QCh. 5 - The term deferred revenues seems out of place in...Ch. 5 - Governments often collect cash or must record...Ch. 5 - Modified accrual basis revenue recognition is...Ch. 5 - (a) Should estimated uncollectible amounts of...Ch. 5 - (a) What are expenditure-driven intergovernmental...Ch. 5 - Prob. 8QCh. 5 - Prob. 9QCh. 5 - During the course of your audit of a city, you...
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