The Following Are Transactions for the City of Springfield

question 33

Essay

The following are transactions for the city of Springfield.
a.Borrowed $20,000 by issuing a three-month,5% note.
b.Paid $4,000 for equipment.
c.Services for $1,000 were billed and collected.
d.Year-end accrual of 3 months interest on note in (a).
Required:
Analyze the above transactions by using the accounting equation for a governmental fund.

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