Accounting Questions

Accounting Questions California State University Northridge Accounting 475 Spring 2022 Homework 1 Question 5

5. The private purpose funds share the same measurement focus and basis of accounting with all of the following funds, except:

A. Pension funds.

B. Permanent funds 

C. Internal service funds

D. Investment trust funds.

 

Answer

B. Permanent funds.

Explanation.

Permanent funds use the modified accrual basis to achieve a financial resources measurement focus, while the private purpose funds use the accrual basis of accounting to achieve an economic resources measurement focus.