What Basis of Accounting Is Used to Account for Transactions

question 58

Multiple Choice

What basis of accounting is used to account for transactions of a government's private-purpose trust fund?

• A) Full accrual basis of accounting.
• B) Modified accrual basis of accounting.
• C) Cash basis of accounting.
• D) Budgetary basis of accounting.

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Definitions:

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