FASB Statement 136 Transfer of Assets to a Not-For-Profit Organization

question 61

Essay

FASB Statement 136 Transfer of Assets to a Not-for-Profit Organization or Charitable Trust that Raises or Holds Contributions for Others provides guidance on how intermediary recipient organizations should record receipt of resources held for others. Briefly describe the issue and how such transfers should be recorded.

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Definitions:

Net Creditor Nation

A country that has more investments abroad than other countries have within its borders, resulting in a positive balance of international investments.

Current Account

A component of a country's balance of payments that includes the trade balance, net primary income, and net secondary income.

European Nations

Countries located in Europe, characterized by diverse cultures, languages, and economies but often interconnected through political and economic unions.

Gold Standard

A currency regime where the national fiat currency's worth is directly pegged to gold.