Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Generally Accepted

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is True regarding generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for colleges and universities?

• A) The FASB has set standards for private and public colleges and universities from the time of its inception in 1974.
• B) The National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers (NACUBO) provides category (b) accounting principles under the FASB GAAP hierarchy.
• C) Public and private colleges and universities are subject to the requirements in the AICPA audit and accounting guide for Not-for-Profit Entities.
• D) The GASB is responsible for establishing GAAP for public colleges and universities.

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Definitions:

Federal Regulations

Laws and rules imposed by federal government agencies to regulate various activities and industries across the country.

Corporation

A legal entity separate from its owners, with its own rights and liabilities, allowing it to own assets, incur debts, and enter into contracts.

Par Value Stock

Capital stock that has been assigned a value per share in the corporate charter.

No-Par Value Stock

Shares issued without a nominal or face value, where the market value of the shares is determined by the price investors are willing to pay.