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Chapter 8, Problem 15C
a)
To determine
Explain the reasons for establishing the GASB Standard No. 84 by GASB.
b)
To determine
Explain the meaning of the word “an equivalent arrangement” from the paragraph 8a of the standard no. 84.
c)
To determine
Explain the reasons for reporting the assets in the financial statements as GASB even the fiduciary assets are not a part of the government reporting entity.
d)
To determine
Explain the reasons for allowing for aggregation of custodial funds and state the circumstances that allow the aggregation.
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