Correctly Match Each Event with the Appropriate Expenditure Classification

question 61

Multiple Choice

Correctly match each event with the appropriate expenditure classification. Unless specifically stated otherwise, assume all amounts have been incurred. If the event is not an expenditure, state how the event would be reported in the current year General Fund financial statements. Each classification of expenditure may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Issuing long-term debt.

• A)Expenditures - Operating
• B)Expenditures - Intergovernmental
• C)Expenditures - Capital Outlay
• D)Expenditures - Debt Service Principal
• E)Expenditures - Debt Service Interest
• F)Not a General Fund expenditure
• G)Event reduces expenditure (also identify which of above expenditures would be reduced)

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Definitions:

Direct Tax

A form of taxation where the burden directly falls on the income or wealth of the individual or entity being taxed, such as income tax or property tax.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for financial reporting and budgeting, which does not necessarily align with the calendar year.

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country that is responsible for national affairs, the implementation of federal laws, and the administration of common interests and national decisions.

Marginal

Referring to the effect of a change in one unit on an overall condition, often used in the context of marginal cost, revenue, and utility in economics.