Why Are Separate Operating Statements Prepared for Governmental Funds and Proprietary

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why are separate operating statements prepared for governmental funds and proprietary funds in the fund-level financial statements?

• A)because a single operating statement would require too many columns for the average reader to understand readily
• B)because governmental funds use the full accrual basis of accounting in the fund financial statements,whereas proprietary funds use the modified accrual basis of accounting
• C)because governmental funds have a different measurement focus and basis of accounting than proprietary funds in the fund-level financial statements
• D)because governmental fund operating statements need to be read together with the "budget and actual" schedules,whereas proprietary fund operating statements do not

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