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CPA · Question 50 · Area III: State & Local Governments

For a Proprietary Fund (Enterprise Fund), which method must be used to prepare the Statement of Cash Flows?

Answer options:

A.

Direct Method

B.

Indirect Method

C.

Either Direct or Indirect Method

D.

Modified Accrual Method

How to approach this question

GASB = Direct Method required. FASB = Choice (usually Indirect).

Full Answer

A.Direct Method✓ Correct
A
GASB Statement No. 9 requires the use of the Direct Method for the Statement of Cash Flows for proprietary funds. This differs from FASB, which allows a choice.

Common mistakes

Assuming it's the same as commercial accounting (Indirect).

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