Loose-leaf For Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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ISBN: 9781260190083
Author: Jacqueline L. Reck James E. Rooks Distinguished Professor, Suzanne Lowensohn, Daniel Neely
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 24EP
Central Station Enterprise Fund. (LO7-5) The Town of Elizabeth operates an old train station as an enterprise fund. The train station is on the national register of historic buildings. Because the town has held the building for such a long time, the Central Station Fund has no long-term debt. The only capital assets recorded by the Central Station Fund are machinery and equipment. Businesses rent space in the building and the town provides all services related to the operation and maintenance of the building. Following is information related to the fund’s operating activities.
- 1. Rental income of $94,444 was accrued. Subsequently, cash in the amount of $90,210 was received on accounts.
- 2. Cash expenses for the period included administrative services, $25,205; maintenance and repairs, $72,882; supplies and materials, $7,792; and utilities, $30,124.
- 3. The Central Station Fund received a $60,000 transfer of funds from the General Fund.
- 4. An
adjusting entry was made fordepreciation of $3,519. - 5. At the end of the period, nominal accounts were closed.
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- a. Prepare general
journal entries to record the Central Station Fund’s operating activities for the year. - b. Prepare a statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in fund net position. The net position balance at the beginning of the period was $60,129.
- c. Based on the information provided, does it appear that the Central Station Fund is required to be recognized as an enterprise fund under GASB standards? Explain your answer.
- d. Assuming you are the town’s manager, discuss your concerns about the Central Station Fund.
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The Town of Elizabeth operates an old train station as an enterprise fund. The train station is on the national register of
historic buildings. Because the town has held the building for such a long time, the Central Station Fund has no long-term
debt. The only capital assets recorded by the Central Station Fund are machinery and equipment. Businesses and
individuals rent space in the building for private events, and the town provides all services related to the operation and
maintenance of the building. Following is information related to the fund's operating activities.
1. Rental income of $94,394 was accrued based upon reservations.
2. Cash in the amount of $90,164 was received on accounts.
3. Cash expenses for the period included administrative services, $25,192; maintenance and repairs, $72,844; and utilities,
$30,106.
4. The Central Station Fund was awarded a $11,400 grant for historic…
The Town of Elizabeth operates the old train station as an enterprise fund. The train station is on the national register of historic buildings. Since the town has held the building for such a long time, the Central Station Fund has no long-term debt. The only capital assets recorded by the Central Station Fund are machinery and equipment. Businesses rent space in the building and the town provides all services related to the operation and maintenance of the building. Following is information related to the fund’s 2011 operating activities.
1. Rental income of $95,300 was accrued. Subsequently, cash in the amount of $90,010 was received on accounts.
2. Cash expenses for the period included: administrative services, $20,205; maintenance and repairs, $72,922; supplies and materials, $7,089; and utilities, $28,124.
3. The Central Station Fund received a $60,000 transfer of funds from the General Fund.
4. Adjustments were made for depreciation ($3,519) and for uncollectible accounts…
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The Town of Elizabeth operates an old train station as an enterprise fund. The train station is on the national register of
historic buildings. Because the town has held the building for such a long time, the Central Station Fund has no long-term
debt. The only capital assets recorded by the Central Station Fund are machinery and equipment. Businesses and
individuals rent space in the building for private events, and the town provides all services related to the operation and
maintenance of the building. Following is information related to the fund's operating activities.
1. Rental income of $94,394 was accrued based upon reservations.
2. Cash in the amount of $90,164 was received on accounts.
3. Cash expenses for the period included administrative services, $25.192; maintenance and repairs, $72,844; and utilities,
$30,106.
4. The Central Station Fund was awarded a $11,400 grant for…
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Loose-leaf For Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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