Not For Profit Flashcards

1
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Define Not-for-profit (NFP) organizations

organized for the 1) p___se of providing 2) ch___e g___s/or s__s n_ for the purpose of earning a p__t

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1) purpose
2) charitable goods/or services not
3) profit

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NFPs do not have 1) o__s that b__it from a res__al interest in the ea___s of the organization

Instead, any “profits” from the organization’s actitivies should be used to further the organization’s 2) ch___e p___se

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1) owners that benefit from a residual interest in the earnings
2) charitable purpose

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Organizations that formed for chartiable purposes may qualify under section 1) __ of the tax code to be 2) e___t from 3) fe___l in__ t__s

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1) 501
2) exempt
3) federal income taxes

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To be tax-exempt, the organization must have a 1) l___d p__se, confine its activities to its limited purpose, and not be involved in 2) p___l act___s

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1) limited purpose
2) political activities

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Most NFP organizations seek section 1) ___ status because this section of the tax code allows donors to 2) de__t co___ns to a 501(c)(3) organization from 3) ta___e i___e

(this helps more an incentive to donate)

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1) 501(c)(3)
2) deduct contributions
3) taxable income

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To apply for this section 501(c)(3) status, the organization must file Form 1) ___, “Ap__n for R___on of Ex___n Under Section ___ of the In___l S___e Re___e”

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1) 1023, “Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Service Revenue”

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A common form of 501(c)(3) entity is that a of a public charity defined as

  1. A c___, sc___, h___l, or p___ly supported c___y
  2. An organization that receives more than ___ of its support from a combination of co___s, m___p fees, and g__s re___ts from exempt activities and no more than ___ of its support from gross investment income
  3. An organization operated e___y for the b___t of organizations already described
  4. An organization fo__d and o___d exclusively for p___c s___y
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  1. A church, school, hospital, or publicly supported charity
  2. An organization that receives more than 1/3 of its support from a combination of contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from exempt activities and no more than 1/3 of its support from gross investment income
  3. An organization operated exclusively for the benefit of organizations already described
  4. An organization founded and operated exclusively for public safety
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Most section 501(c)(3) organizations are required to file 1) F__ ___ on an annual basis (with some exceptions) which must be available for 2) p___ in____n

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1) Form 990
2) public inspection

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Form 990 provides financial information including a 1) b__e s__t, re__s, ex___s, etc.

A breakdown of expenses is required that allows 2) in___ed pa___s to determine the costs of 3) sp___c pr___s, amount paid to 4) af___s, and amounts spent on 5) ad___n and f__ng V the provision pr___m s__es.

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1) balance sheet, revenues, expenses, etc.
2) interested parties
3) specific programs
4) affiliates
5) administration and fundraising V the provision program services.

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Form 990 also requires list of 1) of___s, di____rs, t___es, key em____s, the amount of t___e each spends on behalf of the organization, and the co____n of each.

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1) officers, directors, trustees, key employees, the amount of time each spends on behalf of the organization, and the compensation of each.

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Also, Sch. A of Form 990 provides information on the 1) five highest paid e___s (other than officers, directors, and trustees) making more than 2) $___ and the compensation of the 3) five highest paid in___t co___rs for se___s.

NFPs with annual revenues that are generally less than 4) $___ must file an annual 5) __-__ (__-__) with the 6) I__ to maintain t__-e___t status

A

1) five highest paid employees
2) $100,000
3) five highest paid independent contractors for services
4) $50,000
5) e-card (990-N)
6) IRS to maintain tax-exempt

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If tax-exempt organization generates income form activities that are 1) u___ to its tax exempt purpose this income is subject to tax at the 2) co___e or t___t r__.

This is called 3) U___d B___s I___e (___)

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1) unrelated
2) corporate or trust rate
3) Unrelated Business Income (UBIT)

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Unrelated Business Income (UBIT)

This tax keeps tax exempt organizations from having an 1) un__ ad___e over f__ pr___t entities.

If the unrelated income is deemed too 2) si___t, the NFP may lose its tax smelt status. The UBIT is filed in 3) F__ 9__.

A

1) unfair advantage over for profit entities
2) significant
3) Form 990T.

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14
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Introduction to NFP Organizations

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In addition to unrelated business income, another area of concern to the IRS is 1) ex___e ex__e co___on

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1) excessive executive compensation

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One of the requirements for 501(c)(3) status is that no part of the 1) n__ ea___s of the organization may inure to the 2) b__t of any pr__e sh___er or in___ual

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1) net earnings
2) benefit of any private shareholder or individual

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If the IRS deems compensation to be 1) ex___e (u___ed) “in___ate sa__ns” may be imposed on the recipient of the benefits and those who approved it 2) (board of di___s/tr___es)

These intermediate sanctions allow the IRS to imposed 3) p___s without the drastic action of stripping the organization of its tax-exempt status

A

1) excessive (unjustified) “intermediate sanctions”
2) (board of directors/trustees)
3) penalties

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18
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Single Audit Act

Organizations (like state and local government, NFP organizations, etc) often rely on 1) fe___l d___s for a significant portion of their financial sources.

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1) federal dollars

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Single Audit Act

Consolidates the auditing and reporting requirements for organizations expending 1) $___ or more of federal awards within a fiscal year

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1) $750,000

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20
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Sarbanes Oxley Act

also affects NFPs

-though not required, SOX impacts the relationships between auditors and not for profit auditors (compliance with SOC may be awarding of grants by donor organizations)

-SOX limits the services that auditors can provide to their clients

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Service Efforts and Accomplishments (SEA) Reporting

In order to communicate how 1) ef___e an organization is f__g its pu___e, it’s necessary to report both 2) fi__l and n__ fi__l information. This is called 3) se___e ef__s and ac___s.

It’s motivated by the lack of a “bottom line” focus for not for profit organizations (and governments)

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1) effective an organization is fulfilling its purpose
2) financial and non financial
3) service efforts and accomplishments.

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Accounting for NFPs Organizations

Non-governmental and NFPs falls under the guidance of the 1) ___

A

1) FASB

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FASB wants NFP’s to

  1. all NFPs must recognize de____
  2. p___s (u___al p___es to give)
    entry: DR: ___ ___ CR: ___ ____
  3. In___s in d__t and e___y securities are carried at m___t v__e
  4. Transfers of a___s to a NFP entity for a specified th__ p__ beneficiary are offset by li___ (the NFP) is an ag___y relationship and d__n’t record re___
A
  1. all NFPs must recognize depreciation
  2. pledges (unconditional promises to give)
    entry: DR: Accts Rec CR: Contribution Revenue
  3. Investments in debt and equity securities are carried at market value
  4. Transfers of assets to a NFP entity for a specified third party beneficiary are offset by liability (the NFP) is an agency relationship and doesn’t record revenue)
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GAAP requires that financial reporting by nonprofit organizations be presented for the entity taken as a whole.

A complete set of financial statements include:
1. Statement of F___l P___n (b__ sh___t)

  1. Statement of A___s - op___g st___t reporting ex___e by fu___n
  2. Statement of C__ F__ - o___g, fi___g, in___g (cash donations that must be used for ___ purposes per donor restrictions are fi___ activities)
  3. Statement of F___l E___s - a matrix that classifies e___e by f___n (s___c p___ms) and o___t (s___s) this should include a di___e of the method for a___n of e____s amount functional categories
A
  1. Statement of Financial Position (balance sheet)
  2. Statement of Activities - operating statement reporting expense by function
  3. Statement of Cash Flow - operating, financing, investing (cash donations that must be used for LT purposes per donor restrictions are financing activities)
  4. Statement of Functional Expenses - a matrix that classifies expense by function (specific programs) and object (salaries) this should include a disclosure of the method for allocation of expenses amount functional categories
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25
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2 classes of net assets are to be reported

  1. Net assets wi___ d___ r____s (u___)
  2. Net assets wi__ d___r r___s (r____)
A
  1. Net assets without donor restrictions (unrestricted)
  2. Net assets with donor restrictions (restricted)
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  1. Net assets without donor restrictions (unrestricted)

-should include 1) di___e of any amounts that are 2) s__ a__e as bo__ de___d f__s

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1) disclosure
2) set aside as board designated funds

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  1. Net assets with donor restrictions (restricted)

-additional 1) di___es are made regarding 2) s___ic a__ts and re__ns

-Disclosure regarding restrictions on specific assets and liabilities may be accomplished in the statement of 3) fi__l po___n or f___es

A

1) disclosures
2) specific amounts and restrictions
3) financial position or footnotes

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Revenues in all classes are recognized on the 1) a___al b___s.

Pledges (2) u___al pr___s) for 3) f___e s__s are recorded as
DR ____ _____ and CR ___

in the appropriate net asset classification at 4) cu___t ___ (PV; re___s should be reduced for u___e a___e)

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1) accrual basis
2) unconditional promises
3) future sums are recorded as
DR Pledges Receivable and CR Revenues
4) current FV (PV; revenues should be reduced for uncollectible allowance)

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29
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Contributions must be distinguished from 1) ex___e r___s (involved an exchange of v__e between the p__)

Contributions that are 2) co___l on c___n e___ts are n__ r___ed as d___e until all conditions are m__

Restricted reaches may be recognized 3) b___ being ex___d for the re___d purpose (important to distinguish do__ im___d condition V re___n)

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1) exchange revenues (involved an exchange of value between the parties)
2) conditional on certain events are not recognized as dengue until all conditions are met
3) before being expensed for the restricted purpose (important to distinguish donor imposed condition V restriction)

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All expenses are recorded under 1) net a___s (u___d and grouped by fu___n)

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1) net assets (unrestricted and grouped by function)

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The 2 major functional classifications

  1. P___ se____ - fu___g the m__n of the or___n
  2. Su___ activities (a___on and f___ng)
A
  1. Program services - fulfilling the mission of the organization
  2. Supporting activities (administration and fund-raising)
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What are the 3 categories of expenses?

  1. P___ S___
  2. Ad___e
  3. Fu___g
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  1. Program Services
  2. Administrative
  3. Fundraising
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Additional detail regarding expenses is included in the statement of 1) fu___al ex___s.

Disclosures must include how the organization manages 2) li___y and in___n regarding the availability of financial assets to meet operating cash requirements.

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1) functional expenses
2) liquidity and information

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Revenues are recognized in 1) b___ categories of 2) n__ a__s, but all expenses are recorded under restricted net assets are reclassified as 3) u___d n__ a___.

In order to avoid a creating a negative balance of unrestricted net assets, restricted net assets are reclassified as 4) un__d when the re__n e__s.

A

1) both
2) net assets
3) unrestricted net assets
4) unrestricted when the restriction expires.

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EX. Suppose money is donated to be used for a restricted purpose or time period in the future. (Pledges to be collected in another fiscal period are considered to be “restricted” as to time)

The entry to record the donation is

DR- __ or (__)
CR ____

A

Dr - Cash (or Pledges Receivable)
Cr - Contributions Revenue - restricted

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When the money is used for intended purpose (or time restriction passes) the amount is reclassified:

DR - ____
CR - ____

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DR - Net assets reclassified - restricted
CR - net assets reclassified - unrestricted

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Plant assets purchased with 1) re___d f__s are reclassified as un___d at the ti__ of p___se;

2) new st___s el___e the option to re___y these amount as d___ed

A

1) restricted funds are reclassified as unrestored at the time of purchase;

2) new standards eliminate the option to reclassify these amount as depreciated

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Donated nonfinancial assets and services

Contributions revenue related to donated nonfinancial assets (including services) should be reported 1) se___e from other donations (with added disclosure that disaggregates these donations by type of asset, whether the assets were monetized or utilized)

A

1) separate

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Donated nonfinancial assets and services

Donated nonfinancial assets are recorded at their 1) fa__ m___t v__e on the date of the g__

If measurable, donated services are recognized as both revenue and an asset or expense if the services either
1. cr___ or e___ce a no__ial a__t

  1. involve sp___d s__s that would have to be otherwise p___d and there’s the equivalent of an em__r-em___e relationship
    entry:
    DR: ___ (s__y, w___s, te___g)
    CR: ___ ___
A

1) fair market value on the date of the gift
1. create or enhance a nonfinancial asset

  1. involve specialized skills that would have to be otherwise purchased and there’s the equivalent of an employer-employee relationship
    entry:
    DR: Expense (salary, wages, teaching)
    CR: Contribution Revenue
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Collections (works 1) a_ held by a museum) must be held for public display and protected and preserved.

If sold the proceeds must be 2) r____d in collections and or us___ for the di__ ca__ of e___g collections.

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1) art
2) reinvested
3) used for the direct care of existing collections

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Collections

If qualifying as a collection, the items may be recorded as assets offset by 1) re___d n__ a__s.

Alternatively, collections may be 2) un____ in the ledger and included in n__ di___e.

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1) restricted net assets
2) unrecorded in the ledger and included in note disclosure (footnote)

42
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Although not for profits do not focus on a “profit motive”, a 1) su__s may be desirable to generate 2) w__g ca___l, fa___e ex__n, and provide a safety net when funding sources run l__

A

1) surplus
2) working capital, facilitate expansion, and provide a safety net when funding sources run low

43
Q

A more meaningful performance measure is the ratio of 1) p___m se___ e___es to t___ e___s.

This ratio provides insight to the 2) ef___y of the organization in f___g its m___n.

A minimum of 3) __% is recommended by the better business bureau

A

1) program service expenses to total expenses
2) efficiency of the organization in fulfilling its mission
3) 65%

44
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Ratio of program service expenses to total expenses

the importance of this ratio raises the significance of how 1) c__ are al____d between p___m and su___g (ad___e and f___g) categories.

A

1) costs are allocated between program and supporting (administrative and fundraising)

45
Q

The AICPA provides guidance on allocating fundrasing costs to other joint activities if

  1. The p__ of the j___ activity includes the ac___nt of p__m fu__s
  2. The a___e is selected based on more than po__al for co___ns
  3. The c___t of the activity c__ for s___c action that helps f__ the organizations m___

*if any above 3 conditions are not met for particular activity, the costs should 1) ___ be a__d to program functions but should be reported as 2) fu___g

A
  1. The purpose of the joint activity includes the accomplishment of program functions
  2. The audience is selected based on more than potential for contributions
  3. The content of the activity calls for specific action that helps fulfill the organizations mission

1) NOT be allocated
2) fundraising

46
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Liquidity and Availability of Resources

NFPs must 1) di___e in___on (q___ve and q___ve) regarding the 2) av___y and m___nt of li___d resources to meet the cash needs of general expenditures for the next year.

A

1) disclose information (qualitative and quantitative)
2) availability and management of liquid

47
Q

Mergers and Acquisitions

When a NFP organization combines with another organization, it’s important to determine if the combination is a 1) m__r or an ac___n

A

1) merger or an acquisition

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Define Merger

creates a 1) new e___y with a new b__ and is accounted for using the ca___r method (B_) of the p__-ex___g entities are carried over to the new entity - as a result no g___l is recognized

A

1) new entity with a new bond and is accounted for using the carryover method (BV) of the pre-existing entities are carried over to the new entity - as a result no goodwill is recognized

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Define Acquisitons

a combination that 1) d__ n__ qualify as a m___r and requires the ac___n method be used for reporting purposes

A

1) does not qualify as a merger and requires the acquisition method be used for reporting purposes

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Under the acquisition method, identifiable 1) as___ and li___s are recognized at f__ va__ and any result g____l is reported.

If the amount paid is 2) l__ than f__ va___ (or if the acquisition is the result of a do___), the donated portion is recognized as c___n re___

A

1) assets and liabilities are recognized at fair value and any result goodwill is reported
2) less than fair value (or if the acquisition is the result of a donation), the donated portion is recognized as contribution revenue

51
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Mergers and Acquisitions

Accounting for goodwil resulting from an acquisition depends on whether the entity derives its 1) mostly from c___ns or from the 2) s__ of pr___ or se___s.

If the entity is business like in nature, the goodwill is 3) ca___d as an as___t; if revenues are primarily the result of contributions, the goodwill is 4) ex___ on the d__ of ac___n

no asset recorded
DR goodwill
CR acquisition

A

1) mostly from contributions
2) sale of products or services
3) capitalized as an asset
4) expensed on the date of acquisition

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Colleges and Universities

A
53
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Contributions Revenue are recognized when an 1) un___l pr___e to give is made.

These revenues will be classified based on 2) d___r-i___ed sti__ns regarding the use of resources

A

1) unconditional promise
2) donor-imposed stipulations

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Pledges to be collected in 1) f___e periods are i____y recorded as re___d re___s at the present value of ex__d re__s.

If available for unrestricted purposes, the amounts are reclassified as 2) un___d in the periods they are collected.

Future collections that 3) e__ed the recorded present values are treated as 4) ad____l C___s Re___e (rather than interest income)

A

1) future periods are initially recorded as restricted revenues at the present value of expected receipts
2) unrestricted
3) exceed
4) additional Contributions Revenue

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Plant assets acquired with 1) re___d r___s are recorded as 2) u___d at the t___ of ac___on

(new standards eliminate the option to 3) r___y the amounts from re___d to u___d as the asset is d___ed).

A

1) restricted resources
2) unrestricted at the time of acquisition
3) reclassify the amounts from restricted to unrestricted as the asset is depreciated

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Unrestricted funds may be set aside by the board “as if” they were 1) end___ by an o___e party.

These amounts may be reported as 2) “b___ d__d” within the category, 3) N__ As__ W___t Do___ Re___ns; these are often called 4) q__i-en___ts

A

1) endowed by an outside party
2) “board designated”
3) Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions
4) quasi-endownments

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Tuition is recognized net of student scholarships [contra revenue] and fellowships for which 1) n__ w__k must be pe___d.

Student aid in return for service (e.g., student work) is 2) ex__d (colleges and universities often use the term expenditures even though the accrual basis is used to determine amounts to “expense”).

Uncollectible accounts are treated as a 3) re___ re___n.

A

1) no work must be performed
2) expensed
3) revenue reduction.

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Contributed services, if recognized, are recorded as both a 1) re__e and an e___e.

Donated services should only be recognized if they
(1) cr__ or e___e no___al as__s
(2) require sp___d s___s that would have been pu___d if not d___d

A

1) revenue and an expense

(1) create or enhance nonfinancial
assets
(2) require specialized skills that would have been purchased if not donated

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Contributions to a related foundation specifically for a college or university should be recognized by that institution (e.g., dr-___ ____; cr-____ ___).

A

e.g., dr-Contributions Receivable; cr-Contributions Revenue).

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Outflows are classified by function.

The major function education and general, includes the subcategories of instruction, research, public service, academic support, student services, institutional support, plant operation and maintenance, and scholarships and fellowships

A
61
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Another function, auxiliary services, includes self-sufficient activities such as: food services, dormitories, bookstores, etc

A
62
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Much of the internal management data is reported by ‘program’ (e.g., accounting program); programs may be combined into ‘organizational units’ (e.g., the school of business; the school of education; etc.).

Within the program areas, expenditures are classified by ‘natural class’ or ‘object code’ (i.e., salaries, supplies, rent, etc.)

A
63
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Revenues and expenses for sessions included in separate fiscal years should be apportioned between the years on the accrual basis (e.g., when summer school extends past a June 30 fiscal year-end).

A
64
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The costs of soliciting funds must be considered 1) fu____ e___e unless certain criteria are met re: purpose, audience, and content.

If all of the criteria are met, 2) j___ costs may be al____d between functions

A

1) fund-raising expense
2) joint-costs may be allocated

65
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Define Split Interest Agreements

Donors will often set up a 1) t___that provides benefits to both a 2) n__-f__-pr___ org___n and other be___s.

A

1) trust
2) not-for-profit organization and other beneficiaries.

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Split-Interest Agreements

  1. C___le L___ T___t: The trust pays a sti____d amount or percentage to the NFP for a stipulated p___d of time;

when the time has ex___d; the remainder of the trust is p___ b__k to the d___ or other b__y

A
  1. Charitable Lead Trust: The trust pays a stipulated amount or percentage to the NFP for a stipulated period of time;

when the time has expired; the remainder of the trust is paid back to the donor or other beneficiary

67
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Charitable Lead Trust

the university is not acting as trustee over the assets, the journal entry to record the initiation of a charitable lead trust is as follows (recorded at the PV of expected future receipts):

DR: ____ ____ ($PV of f___ receipts)
CR: ____ _____ ($PV of f___ receipts)

A

DR: Contributions Receivable ($PV of future receipts)
CR: Contributions Revenue-Restricted ($PV of future receipts)

68
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Charitable Lead Trust

If the assets are transferred to the university as the trustee, the JE is as follows:

DR: ____ (or other __) [$___]
CR: ____ ____ [$__ of f___ i___]
CR: ____ [‘plug’]

A

DR: Investments (or other asset) [$FMV]
CR: Contributions Revenue-Restricted $PV of future income
CR: Liability ‘plug’

69
Q

Split-Interest Agreements

  1. Charitable Re__r T__t: The trust pays a st____d d__ar a__t (charitable remainder annuity trust) or percentage of the trust’s f___ m___t va___ (charitable remainder unitrust) to a t___d p__ beneficiary for a sp___d ti___ period.

When the time has ex___, the trust re___r goes to the NFP institution

A
  1. Charitable Remainder Trust: The trust pays a stipulated dollar amount (charitable remainder annuity trust) or percentage of the trust’s fair market value (charitable remainder unitrust) to a third party beneficiary for a specified time period.

When the time has expired, the trust remainder goes to the NFP institution

70
Q

Charitable Remainder Trust

The journal entry to record the charitable remainder trust is as follows:

DR: ____ (or other ___) [$___]
CR: ____ (co____l o___) [$__ of f___ pa__]
CR: ___ [plug]

A

DR: Investments (or other asset) [$FMV]
CR: Liability (contractual obligation) [$PV of future payments]
CR: Contributions Revenue-Restricted ‘plug

71
Q

Split-Interest Agreements

3) Perpetual Trust held by a Third Party: A permanent trust established with some other organization (e.g., a bank) as trustee. Income from the trust is paid to the NFP in perpetuity.

The journal entry to record the present value of the future cash receipts is recorded in the permanently restricted net assets, as follows: [the $PV of future receipts should approximate the assets FMV(i.e., PV of a perpetuity)]

DR: ____ _____ [$___ of f__ r___s]
CR: ____ _____ [$PV of f__e re___ts]

Income is then recorded each year in the unrestricted or restricted net assets, as appropriate.

A

DR: Contributions Receivable [$PV of future receipts]
CR: Contributions Revenue-Restricted [$PV of future receipts]

72
Q

Split-Interest Agreements

  1. Charitable Gift Annuity

Same as a charitable remainder trust with no fo___ t___t a__nt

A

no formal trust agreement

73
Q

Split-Interest Agreements

  1. Pooled Life Income Fund

This is a pooling of the assets of several life income agreements.

A ‘life income’ agreement provides that all income from the fund goes to a specified beneficiary.

A
74
Q

Pooled Life Income Fund

When the beneficiary dies the assets pass to the NFP organization.

The journal entry to record the fair value of the transfer of assets for a life income agreement is:

DR: ____ (or other a___) [$F__]
CR: ____ ____ [$PV of fu__ in___]
CR: ____ ___ (dis____ in___t) ‘plug’

A

DR: Investments (or other asset) $FMV
CR: Contributions Revenue-Restricted [$PV of future income]
CR: Deferred Revenue (discounted interest) ‘plug’

75
Q

Healthcare Organizations

A
76
Q

Governmental health care entities following the GASB standards must classify net assets as:

I___ in C___ As__ N__ of R__d D__
R___
U___

A

Invested in Capital Assets Net of Related Debt
Restricted
Unrestricted

77
Q

For Profit health care entities classify equity accounts as 1) p___-in ca__ and re___ e___s

A

1) paid-in capital and retained earnings

78
Q

In addition, if unrestricted net assets are designated by the board for particular purposes, the
assets are classified as ‘1) A__s Wh__ U___ is Li___d’.

This amount may be offset by 2) ‘Net Assets Wi____ D___ Re___s, B___d D____d.’

A

‘1) Assets Whose Use is Limited’.
2) ‘Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions, Board Designated.’

79
Q

Operating revenues are classified as

  1. P__ Se___ Revenues
  2. Pr___ Revenues
  3. O__ Revenues
  4. T___ Revenues
A
  1. Patient Service Revenues
  2. Premium Revenues
  3. Other Revenues
  4. Tuition Revenues
80
Q

Operating revenues

  1. Patient Service Revenues - the total ‘n___ p___t se___e r___s’ equals ‘g___s p___t ser___e revenues’ (excluding ch__e c___e) less ‘co___al ad___s’[allowances] (discounts provided to third-party payers).

The amount of charity care provided should be disclosed in the n___ to the financial statements (these are called in___t c__)

A

the total ‘net patient service revenues’ equals ‘gross patient service revenues’ (excluding charitable care) less ‘contractual adjustments’ (discounts provided to third-party payers).

The amount of charity care provided should be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements (these are called indigent care)

81
Q

Operating revenues

  1. Premium Revenues - Recognized for fi__ f___ paid on a per member (per c___) basis for h___re services provided to me___rs of a c__ed group.

These are called ‘ca___n’ a___ts.

A

Recognized for fixed fees paid on a per member (per capita) basis for healthcare services provided to members of a covered group.

These are called ‘capitation’
agreements.

82
Q

Operating revenues

  1. Other Revenues - Includes earnings from c___a, g__ sh__p, pa__g lot, t___n, etc.
A

cafeteria, gift shop, parking lot, tuition, etc.

83
Q

Unrestricted gifts, bequests, and investment income may be reported as either operating or nonoperating income, depending on organizational policy

A

Unrestricted gifts, bequests, and investment income may be reported as either operating or nonoperating income, depending on organizational policy

83
Q

Operating revenues

  1. Tuition Revenues - for t__g h___s) may be reported se___ly, if significant
A

for teaching hospitals) may be reported separately, if significant

84
Q

Expenses

As discussed for all not-for-profits, all expenses are accrued and deducted in the unrestricted category.

This includes ‘D____n E___e’ and ‘B___ D___s E____e’ for u___e p___t s___e re___s (un___e p___es are offset against revenues when the pledge is recorded).

This requires that restricted net assets be reclassified to the unrestricted category when the restriction is lifted

A

As discussed for all not-for-profits, all expenses are accrued and deducted in the unrestricted category.

This includes ‘Depreciation Expense’ and ‘Bad Debts Expense’ for uncollectible patient service revenues (uncollectible pledges are offset against revenues when the pledge is recorded).

This requires that restricted net assets be reclassified to the unrestricted category when the restriction is lifted

85
Q

Expenses

A p____e indicator must be provided (i.e., Ex__ of Re__s over E___).

This item must exclude re___ed co___s and contributions related to lo___-t__ a__s, u__d g___ns and los__es except for those related to trading securities, and some other items.

A

A performance indicator must be provided (i.e., Excess of Revenues over Expenses).

This item must exclude restricted contributions and contributions related to long-term assets, unrealized gains and losses except for those related to trading securities, and some other items.

86
Q

For a not-for-profit organization, the primary benefit of having section 501(c)3 status is

A. it exempts the organization from IRS intermediate sanctions.

B. donors may deduct contributions from their taxable income.

C. it exempts the organization from the Unrelated Business Income Tax.

D. it designates the organization as having financial stability.

A

B. donors may deduct contributions from their taxable income.

87
Q

In order to maintain their 501(c)3 status, not-for-profit organizations are required to file an annual

A. Form 1040
B. Form 990
C. Form 990T
D. Form 1120

A

B. Form 990

88
Q

All expenses of a not-for-profit entity are accounted for as deductions from

A. restricted revenues.
B. unrelated business income.
C. restricted or unrestricted net assets, depending on the circumstances.
D. unrestricted net assets.

A

D. unrestricted net assets.

89
Q

In order for some of the expenses related to a joint activity to be allocated to program services, the activity must meet the three tests of:

A. purpose, audience, and content.
B. operating, investing, and financing.
C. program services, administration, and fund-raising.
D. unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted

A

A. purpose, audience, and content.

90
Q

The three categories of functional expenses are

A. operating, investing, and financing.

B. program services, administration, and fund-raising.

C. unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted.

D. appropriations, encumbrances, and expenditures.

A

B. program services, administration, and fund-raising.

90
Q

Baker College has billed students a total of $800,000 for tuition for the spring semester. Of this, $50,000 has been discounted for gpa-related scholarships. Another $75,000 has been discounted in exchange for students fulfilling the role of teaching assistants and tutors. Which of the following is true regarding the financial statement impact of these transactions?

A. Net Tuition Revenue is $800,000; Student Compensation Expense is $125,000

B. Net Tuition Revenue is $675,000; Student Compensation Expense is $0

C. Net Tuition Revenue is $750,000; Student Compensation Expense is $75,000

D. Net Tuition Revenue is $725,000; Student Compensation Expense is $50,000

A

C. Net Tuition Revenue is $750,000; Student Compensation Expense is $75,000

91
Q

A wealthy landowner donated several million dollars to a charitable trust. The trust agreement specifies that the income from the trust will pay for the donor’s grandchildren to attend the college of their choice. After the last grandchild has graduated or achieved the age of 25, the trust assets will go to a local not-for-profit college. The college will account for this split-interest agreement as a

A. footnote disclosure with no journal entry required.
B. charitable lead trust.
C. life income trust.
D. charitable remainder trust.

A

D. charitable remainder trust.

91
Q

Stratford University received a pledge from a wealthy alumnus for $50,000 at the end of the next three years, starting in the current year. Stratford will discount the future pledges at 7% to record the contribution receivable.

Refer to the previous question…what amount of contributions revenue should be recorded in the next year?

A. zero
B. $3,271
C. $50,000
D. $6,328

A

D. $6,328

92
Q

Stratford University received a pledge from a wealthy alumnus for $50,000 at the end of the next three years, starting in the current year. Stratford will discount the future pledges at 7% to record the contribution receivable. What is the total contributions revenue that should be recorded in the current year? (round to the nearest dollar)

A. $50,000
B. $150,000
C. $140,187
D. $140,401

A

D. $140,401

93
Q

A retired couple donates their evenings to take care of the custodial needs of the dormitories on the campus of their alma mater. Due to their generosity, the university does not need to hire the services of a professional custodial company. How should the university account for the couple’s donated services?

A. dr-Janitorial Expense; cr-Contributions Revenue

B. No entry or footnote disclosure is required.

C. No journal entry is required; just a footnote disclosure regarding the value of the donated services.

D. dr-Janitorial Expense; cr-Deferred Revenue

A

A. dr-Janitorial Expense; cr-Contributions Revenue

94
Q

When a not-for-profit hospital provides services to an uninsured, homeless individual who cannot pay, the value of those services are reported as

A. bad debts expense.
B. a contractual allowance.
C. a footnote disclosure.
D. a contra-revenue.

A

C. a footnote disclosure.

95
Q

Medicare reimbursements are based on predetermined rates for specified DRGs. DRG is an acronym for

A. Discounted Reimbursement Groups
B. Diagnosis Related Groups
C. Discounted Rate Groups
D. Dudley do-Right Groupi

A

B. Diagnosis Related Groups

96
Q

A patient with Medicare coverage was recently admitted to the Good Guys Hospital under a DRG that will provide $15,000 to the hospital. The ‘list’ price for the hospital services is $23,000. Choose the proper journal entry to record these services.

A. dr-Accounts Receivable 15,000; dr-Contractual Allowance 8,000; cr-Patient Service Revenue 23,000

B. dr-Accounts Receivable 15,000; dr-Bad Debts Expense 8,000; cr-Patient Service Revenue 23,000

C. dr-Accounts Receivable 15,000; cr-Patient Service Revenue 15,000

D. dr-Accounts Receivable 23,000; cr-Contractual Allowance 8,000; cr-Patient Service Revenue 15,000

A

A. dr-Accounts Receivable 15,000; dr-Contractual Allowance 8,000; cr-Patient Service Revenue 23,000

97
Q

A company has entered into an agreement with the local hospital under which a monthly premium will be paid to the hospital for each employee covered by the agreement. When hospital care is required, the only fee to the hospital will be a set low-rate per day. This is called a(n)

A. capitulation agreement.
B. capitation agreement.
C. good deal for the hospital.
D. coronation agreement.

A

B. capitation agreement.

98
Q

The board of trustees for a local not-for-profit hospital has set aside $5 million of unrestricted funds for a new cancer research facility. This amount will be reported in the asset section of the balance sheet as

A. Unrestricted Assets.
B. Board-designated Assets.
C. Endowment Assets.
D. Assets Whose Use is Limited.

A

D. Assets Whose Use is Limited.