GASB Standards Suggest the Following Classification Scheme for Expenditures

question 48

Essay

GASB standards suggest the following classification scheme for expenditures:
A.Function
B.Program
C.Organization unit
D.Activity
E.Character
F.Object
For each of the following expenditure items,indicate its correct classification by placing the appropriate letter in the blank space next to the item.
____ 1.Solid waste collection-residential
____ 2.City clerk
____ 3.Supplies
____ 4.Transportation
____ 5.Health and welfare

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Definitions:

Tangible Assets

Assets with a physical form such as machinery, buildings, and land that a company owns and uses in its operations.

Long-Term Debt

Refers to loans and financial obligations lasting over one year.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets that have value due to their attributes, such as intellectual property, goodwill, and brand recognition.

Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company's use of its assets to generate sales revenue.