Manthei University, a Private University, Has Provided the Following Information

question 12

Essay

Manthei University, a private university, has provided the following information concerning selected transactions. Prepare in general journal form the entries required for each of the transactions. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)
1. The university was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $1,800,000 to be used for a specified research project (determined to be a nonexchange transaction). During the year the entire $1,800,000 was received and expenses for the specified project totaled $1,000,000.
2. Ira Beaker, a renowned chemist and alumnus, donated $7,000,000 to be used for the construction of new chemistry building to be named Beaker Hall. The gift is to be paid to the university in equal installments over a two-year period; the sum for the current year was received in cash.
3. Cash outlays of $2,750,000 were made during the year for construction in progress on the new chemistry building. Other construction projects completed during the year, also financed by restricted resources, amounted to $1,500,000 for buildings and $500,000 for improvements other than buildings. There was no debt financing used for these projects.
4. During the year bonds with a face value of $180,000 were retired.

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