Which of the Following Is a NOT a True Statement

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a NOT a true statement with regard to accounting and reporting for federal government agencies versus accounting and reporting for state and local governments?

• A) In their respective government-wide statements, state and local governments use the accrual basis of accounting whereas federal agencies use the cash basis of accounting.
• B) State and local governments record appropriations whereas federal agencies record apportionments.
• C) Federal agencies use a dual-track method of accounting for proprietary accounts and budgetary accounts; state and local governments use both budgetary and proprietary accounts only in governmental funds.
• D) The budget is recorded in the general ledger of a state or local government, but not in the general ledger of a federal agency.

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