The Purpose of Encumbrance Accounting Is to

question 2

Multiple Choice

The purpose of encumbrance accounting is to

• A) Manage a government's cash flows.
• B) Avoid expenditures exceeding appropriations.
• C) Replace expense accounting in governments.
• D) Prevent government waste.

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