Union Seminary Uses the Fund Basis of Accounting for Internal

question 1

Essay

Union Seminary uses the fund basis of accounting for internal record keeping. Presented below is the fully adjusted 12/31/09 balance sheet for Union, prepared using funds and account groups. The following are fund descriptions:
• Operating Fund - the fund used for transactions not falling within the definition of other funds. There are no restrictions on these resources.
• Memorial Fund - Used to account for resources donated from outside parties for specific capital additions
• Endowment Fund - Assets received from an outside donor for permanent investment, only the earnings may be expended.
• Scholarship Fund - Cash set aside by the Seminary's governing board for use as scholarships and student aid.
• Fixed Assets Account Group - A record of the Seminary's fixed assets and long-term debt.
Required: Prepare a Statement of Financial Position following the guidelines provided in FASB Statements 116 and 117 for private not-for-profits and assuming Union does not classify plant assets as temporarily restricted.

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Definitions:

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend on a good or service, reflecting the value they assign to it.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the sum consumers are ready and able to spend on a good or service and what they really pay for it.

Normal Goods

Goods for which demand increases as consumer income rises.

Decrease in Income

A reduction in the amount of money received by an individual or entity, typically measured over a particular period of time.