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Area III: State & Local GovernmentsGovernmental AccountingFund Accounting

CPA · Question 22 · Area III: State & Local Governments

Under GASB standards, which of the following funds uses the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting?

Answer options:

A.

General Fund

B.

Enterprise Fund

C.

Capital Projects Fund

D.

Debt Service Fund

How to approach this question

Memorize: Governmental Funds (GRaSPP) = Modified Accrual. Proprietary (SE) & Fiduciary (CIPPOE) = Full Accrual.

Full Answer

B.Enterprise Fund✓ Correct
B
Proprietary funds (Enterprise and Internal Service Funds) and Fiduciary Funds use the economic resources measurement focus and full accrual basis of accounting, similar to for-profit business entities. Governmental funds use the current financial resources measurement focus and modified accrual.

Common mistakes

Assuming all government funds use modified accrual.

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