Mention the questions about the financial affairs of a government that will be answerable
by the financial statements of a government. List the three groups that the GASB mention
in its Concept Statement No. 1 as the primary users of governmental financial statements.
Explanation of Solution
Government financial reporting is a mechanism in which governments report their financial position and activities to the general public. Such reports are the benchmark that residents, supervisory bodies and other stakeholders use to determine the efficacy, effectiveness and overall financial position of their government.
Following are the questions about the financial affairs of a government:
- Is the government efficient in providing the expected services?
- Can we account for all the money assigned to it
In its Concept Statement No. 1 the GASB identifies the following three groups as primary users of government financial statements:
- Citizens
- Investors
- Regulators
It also validates that financial reports are primarily used to compare the actual financial results with the legally adopted budget; to evaluate the financial condition and operating results; to help in determining enforcement with financial laws , rules and regulations; and to help in assessing efficiency and productivity.
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