The Fund Classification System Used by Public Schools Follows the GASB

question 57

True/False

The fund classification system used by public schools follows the GASB standards.

Understand the impact of credit terms and cash flow timing on budgeted cash inflows and outflows.

Distinguish between capital and operational expenditures in budgeting.

Understand the differences in budgeting for service enterprises, merchandisers, and manufacturers.

Recognize the role and importance of the budget committee in the budgeting process.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost Element

A component of total costs that does not change with the level of output or activity within a certain range.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of manufacturing activity or output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Constant In Total

A term that refers to a cost or expense that remains unchanged in total, regardless of changes in the related level of activity or volume.

Break-Even Point

The level of activity at which total revenue equals total costs.