A County Accounts for Its Debt Service Payments in the General

question 6

Multiple Choice

A county accounts for its debt service payments in the General Fund. The amount of unmatured, unpaid interest on general long-term liabilities at the beginning of the year was $122,000. The ending balance was $165,000. The General Fund also made principal payments of $600,000 and interest payments of $150,000 during the year. The General Fund should report expenditures for debt service for the year of

• A) $150,000.
• B) $722,000.
• C) $750,000.
• D) $793,000.

Understand the criteria and implications of being classified as an investor, investee, associate, or subsidiary.

Comprehend the application and rationale behind the equity method of accounting and its alternatives.

Identify the significance of holding percentages in determining the nature of investment relationships.

Analyze the financial reporting and disclosure requirements for investments in associates as per AASB 128.

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