Use the Following to Answer the Next Six Questions

question 83

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the next six questions:
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, the City of Johnstown issued 6% general obligation serial bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 at 102 ($3,060,000) and used $2,970,000 of the proceeds to construct a fire station. The $60,000 premium was transferred to a debt service fund. The $30,000 left in the capital projects fund at the end of the project was later transferred to the debt service fund. The bonds were dated April 1, 2014 and paid interest on October 1 and April 1. The first of 10 equal annual principal payments was due on April 1, 2015.
-What would be the amount of expenditures recorded by the debt service fund for the fiscal year ended December 31,2015?

• A) $480,000.
• B) $471,000.
• C) $390,000.
• D) $180,000.

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Definitions:

Operating Cost

Expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, including costs for materials, labor, and overhead.

Useful Life

The estimated period over which a fixed asset is expected to be usable for the purpose it was acquired.

Economic Value

Economic value refers to the worth of a good or service determined by its utility and ability to meet the demand of those willing to pay for it.

Operating Cost

The expenses associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, including costs for materials, labor, and overhead.