The Transactions Listed in the Following Questions Occurred in a Private

question 109

Multiple Choice

The transactions listed in the following questions occurred in a private, not-for-profit hospital during 20X8. For each transaction, indicate its effect on the hospital's statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 20X8.
Transaction: Endowment income was earned. The donor placed no restrictions on the investment earnings.
Effect on Statement of Operations:

• A) Increases operating income.
• B) Decreases operating income.
• C) The transaction is reported on the statement of operations, but there is no effect on operating income.
• D) The transaction is not reported on the statement of operations.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power

The financial ability to buy goods and services; it reflects the value of money in terms of the quantity of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.

Government Bonds

Debt securities issued by a government to support government spending and obligations.

Savings Account

A bank account where people can deposit money to earn interest over time, with fewer withdrawal facilities.

Real Estate

Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water.