Accounting Questions

Accounting Questions California State University Northridge Accounting 475 Spring 2022 Homework 1 Question 8

8. The primary emphasis in accounting and reporting for governmental funds is on

A. Source, use, and balance of current financial resources

B. Income Determination

C. Capital maintenance

D. Transfers relating to proprietary activities

Answer

A. Source, use, and balance of current financial resources

Explanation.

The measurement focus prescribed by GASB standards for all governmental funds is the “flow of current financial resources” focus which measures sources, uses, and balances of current financial resources.