Under the Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting, Imposed Nonexchange Revenues

question 13

Multiple Choice

Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, imposed nonexchange revenues (such as fines) should be recognized

• A) when assessed.
• B) when the government has an enforceable legal claim.
• C) when collected.
• D) when the government has an enforceable legal claim and when collected within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay the liabilities of the current period.

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Definitions:

General Journal

A primary accounting record where financial transactions are entered in chronological order, before posting to accounts in the general ledger.

Sales Discounts

A reduction from the listed price of goods or services that is offered by a seller to a buyer, typically to encourage prompt payment.

Gross Profit

Gross profit is a company's total revenue minus the cost of goods sold, representing the profit from its core business operations.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct cost attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including materials and labor.