Two Cities Entered into a Contractual Agreement to Operate a Landfill

question 20

Multiple Choice

Two cities entered into a contractual agreement to operate a landfill. The cities each contributed the necessary assets to operate the landfill in proportion to their populations. Each city has the ability to appoint two members of the governing body of the landfill, and each has an equity interest in the arrangement. The assets contributed by First City were primarily in the form of property and equipment that had been used in general government activities. In what manner would the landfill be included in First City's government-wide financial statements?

• A) As an investment.
• B) Discretely presented.
• C) Note disclosure only.
• D) Not included in any manner.

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Definitions:

Purchase Cost

The total expenditure incurred to acquire a good or service, including the purchase price and additional expenses.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been earned but not yet received or paid out, commonly associated with bonds and loans.

Commission

Payment to an employee or to an agent for performing or helping to perform a business transaction or service.

Accrued Interest

The amount of interest that has accumulated on a loan or bond over a specific period but has not yet been paid.