The general fund of Caldwell had the following operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,20X9:
When the general fund records its operating budget on July 1,20X9,Budgetary Fund Balance-Unassigned should be
A)credited for $600,000.
B)debited for $900,000.
C)debited for $600,000.
D)credited for $900,000.

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When the general fund records its operating budget, Budgetary Fund Balance-Unassigned is credited for the amount of the excess of estimated revenues over estimated expenditures. In this case, the estimated revenues are $900,000 and the estimated expenditures are $600,000, so the excess is $300,000. Therefore, Budgetary Fund Balance-Unassigned should be credited for $300,000.

The General Fund of Caldwell Had the Following Operating Budget