Deck 12: Not-For-Profit Organizations

Question 1

The account title "Resources Released from Restriction" is reported by an 'unrestricted fund' as a

A)Revenue account.
B)Contra-revenue account.
C)Expense account.
D)Contra-expense account.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Absent explicit donor or legal stipulations, a not-for-profit's endowment principal (permanently restricted net assets)would not be affected by either gains or losses on investments.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Voluntary health and welfare organizations must also report expenses by

A)Object.
B)Function.
C)Natural classification.
D)Budget code.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The basis of accounting used by not-for-profit organizations in their external financial reports is

A)Industry-specific basis of accounting.
B)Cash basis of accounting.
C)Modified accrual basis of accounting.
D)Accrual basis of accounting.

Question 5

Not-for-profits cannot own or be integrally affiliated with either businesses or other not-for-profits.

Question 6

Expenses incurred by not-for-profit organizations should be reported as

A)Decreases in one of the three categories of net assets.
B)Decreases in unrestricted net assets.
C)Decreases in temporarily restricted net assets.
D)Decreases in permanently restricted net assets.

Question 7

The FASB has standard-setting jurisdiction over all private not-for-profits and all government-owned not-for-profits.

Question 8

Restricted contributions may be reported as unrestricted if the restriction has been met in the same period as the contribution is made.

Question 9

In accounting for investments, not-for-profits, like businesses, must report their investments at fair value and classify the investments as either trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity.

Question 10

Restricted gifts to not-for-profit organizations

A)Must always be shown as an increase in restricted net assets.
B)Must always be shown as an increase in unrestricted net assets.
C)May be shown as an increase in unrestricted net assets if the restriction is met in the same period.
D)May be shown as an increase in unrestricted net assets at the discretion of management.

Question 11

The account title "Resources Released from Restriction" is reported by a 'restricted fund' as a

A)Revenue account.
B)Contra-revenue account.
C)Expense account.
D)Contra-expense account.

Question 12

In the statement of activities, FASB Statement No.117 requires revenues to be reported as increases in one of the three categories of net assets, depending on donor-imposed restrictions; however, all expenses should be reported as decreases in unrestricted net assets.

Question 13

FASB Statement No.95 requires not-for-profits use the direct method in the preparation of the statement of cash flows.

Question 14

FASB Statement No.117 directs that revenues and expenses be reported in a statement of financial position.

Question 15

FASB requires the focus of external financial reporting be on

A)The donor-imposed restrictions on resources.
B)All restrictions on resources.
C)Funds of the entity.
D)The entity taken as a whole.

Question 16

Revenues of a not-for-profit organization should be reported as

A)Increases in one of the three categories of net assets.
B)Increases in unrestricted net assets.
C)Increases in temporarily restricted net assets.
D)Increases in permanently restricted net assets.

Question 17

FASB requires that all not-for-profit organizations report expenses

A)By object.
B)By function.
C)By natural classification.
D)By budget code.

Question 18

Private not-for-profit accounting is closer to business than to government accounting.

Question 19

Financial statements for Smith College, a church-supported college, should be prepared according to standards set by

A)AICPA.
B)FASB.
C)GASB.
D)Smith may choose any of the above.

Question 20

FASB Statement No.93 makes the recognition of depreciation on long-lived assets optional at the discretion of the not-for-profit.

Question 21

In 2002, the change in unrestricted net assets is

A)$0
B)$100,000 increase.
C)$100,000 decrease.
D)$500,000 increase.

Question 22

During the annual fundraising drive, the Cancer Society raised $900,000 in pledges of financial support for their general operations.By the fiscal year-end, the Society had collected $600,000 of the pledges.The Society estimates that 10% of the remaining pledges will be uncollectible.The NET amount of revenue the Society should recognize during the current year from this pledge drive is

A)$900,000.
B)$870,000.
C)$810,000.
D)$600,000.
Use the following information to answer #17 - #19.
United Charities' annual fund raising drive in 2001 raised pledges of $600,000 of which $400,000 were collected in 2001 and $100,000 were collected in 2002.United Charities estimates $75,000 of the remaining pledges will never be collected.

Question 23

Grace Church, a nondenominational not-for-profit entity, operates a school in connection with the Church.This year members of the Church decided to construct a new wing on the school with six classrooms.The Church hired an architect and a construction supervisor.The bulk of the labor for construction was donated by Church members who were willing workers but not necessarily skilled carpenters.Materials for the construction cost $300,000 and the paid labor was $100,000.The fair value of the completed building is $1 million.When the building is completed what should be the balance in the asset account 'Building' and the account 'Contributed Revenue.'

A)Building $400,000; Contributed Revenue $0.
B)Building $400,000; Contributed Revenue $600,000.
C)Building $1 million; Contributed Revenue $600,000.
D)Building $1 million; Contributed Revenue $0.

Question 24

In a prior year, United Charities received a $100,000 gift to be used to acquire vans to provide transportation for physically challenged adults.During the current year, United acquired two vans at a cost of $60,000 each.The appropriate entry(ies)to record the acquisition should be

A)UNRESTRICTED FUND Resources Released from Restriction $100,00
Cash $100,000
RESTRICTED FUND
Fixed Assets $120,000
Cash $ 20,000
Resources Released from Restriction $100,000
B)RESTRICTED FUND Resources Released from Restriction $ 100,000
Cash $100,000
UNRESTRICTED FUND
Fixed Assets $120,000
Resources Released from Restriction $100,000
Cash $ 20,000
C)UNRESTRICTED FUND Fixed Assets $120,000
Cash $120,000
D)RESTRICTED FUND Fixed Assets $120,000
Cash $120,000

Question 25

Not-for-profit organizations report their cash flows in which of the following categories?

A)Operating, noncapital financing, capital financing, investing.
B)Operating, noncapital financing, investing.
C)Operating capital financing, investing.
D)Operating, financing, investing.

Question 26

Native Art Museum, a not-for-profit entity that elects not to capitalize its collection items, purchased for $10,000 a wonderful totem pole for display near the door of the Museum.As a result of this transaction, which of the following entries should be made?

A)Debit Collection Items $10,000; Credit Cash $10,000.
B)Debit Collection Expense $10,000; Credit Cash $10,000.
C)Debit Unrestricted Net Assets $10,000; Credit Cash $10,000.
D)No entry is required.

Question 27

A donor pledges $100,000 to the Shakespeare Foundation to be used only to support the summer Shakespeare Theater-an event that has been held every summer for 38 years.This is an example of a(an)

A)Conditional contribution.
B)Unconditional contribution.
C)Restricted contribution.
D)Unrestricted contribution.

Question 28

Simplex Games, a not-for-profit entity organized to provide athletic competition opportunities for high school students, utilizes a number of volunteers in carrying out its mission.At the 2002 Games 50 volunteers provided a total of 1000 hours of service performing tasks such as picking up litter and delivering water to the athletes.A local CPA firm donates its services to prepare the annual tax return and other federal and state required paperwork which must be filed to maintain its status as a tax-exempt organization.During 2002 the CPA firm provided 50 hours of service.If purchased, the CPA services would have cost $50 per hour and the game workers would have cost $5 per hour.How much contributed service revenue should Simplex Games recognize in 2002?

A)$7,500.
B)$5,000.
C)$2,500.
D)$0.

Question 29

Not-for-profit organizations should report interest and dividends earned and restricted for long-term purposes in which of the following categories?

A)Operating.
B)Financing.
C)Capital financing.
D)Investing.

Question 30

The National Association for the Preservation of Wildlife received $10,000 from a benefactor to support the overall objective of the organization.This amount will be recognized as revenue

A)In the period received.
B)In the period spent.
C)Never, because it is not earned.
D)In the period it becomes susceptible to accrual.

Question 31

United Charities accepted a contribution from a donor and agreed to transfer the assets to Aid for Friends, a not-for-profit that provides temporary shelter to the homeless.United Charities should debit cash or other assets and credit

A)Unrestricted revenue.
B)Temporarily restricted revenue.
C)Liability to Aid for Friends.
D)United Charities should not make an entry.

Question 32

In the current year National Pet Charities, which uses fund-type accounting to maintain its books and records, received a $30,000 contribution to help educate people on responsible pet ownership.During the current year, the entry to record this donation is

A)UNRESTRICTED FUND.No entry. RESTRICTED FUND.Debit Cash $30,000; Credit Revenues $30,000.
B)UNRESTRICTED FUND.No entry. RESTRICTED FUND.Debit Cash $30,000; Credit Net Assets $30,000.
C)UNRESTICTED FUND.Debit Cash $30,000; Credit Revenues $30,000. RESTRICTED FUND.No entry.
D)UNRESTRICTED FUND.Debit Cash $30,000; Credit Net Assets $30,000. RESTRICTED FUND.No entry.

Question 33

Revenue from an exchange transaction may be classified as an increase in which class of net assets?

A)Unrestricted net assets.
B)Temporarily restricted net assets.
C)Permanently restricted net assets.
D)Any of the above.

Question 34

A not-for-profit Art Museum that has elected not to capitalize its art collection receives a donation of a rare piece of Tlinket Indian art.The donor paid $8,000 for the piece several years ago.Today the piece has an estimated fair value of $50,000.What entry should the Art Museum make upon receipt of this donation?

A)Debit Collection Items $50,000; Credit Donated Revenue $50,000.
B)Debit Collection Items $8,000; Credit Donated Revenue $8,000.
C)Debit Collection Items $50,000; Credit Unrestricted Net Assets $50,000.
D)No entry required.

Question 35

Mary's Extended Care Center, a not-for-profit entity, enjoys the services of a group of high school age people who each agree to work three afternoons a week for three hours each afternoon performing a variety of patient-related services such as writing letters for those who are unable to do so, delivering mail to the patient rooms, and pushing wheel-chair patients across the grounds.The services rendered by these young people enhance the quality of life for the residents.They could not be provided if they were not donated because there are not enough resources to do so.The past year the young people donated 5000 hours in total.The services would have cost $6.00 per hour if they had been purchased but they were worth $10 an hour to St.Mary's.What is the amount of contributed revenue that should be recognized by St.Mary's related to these services?

A)$50,000.
B)$30,000.
C)$0.
D)Cannot determine.

Question 36

When should a not-for-profit entity recognize pledge revenue that is contingent upon raising a matching amount?

A)When the pledge is made.
B)When the cash is received.
C)When the matching funds have been raised.
D)When the project is completed.

Question 37

The increase in unrestricted net assets in 2001 as a result of the fund raising drive is

A)$600,000.
B)$525,000.
C)$400,000.
D)$125,000.

Question 38

Not-for-profit organization should report contributions restricted for long-term purposes in which of the following categories?

A)Operating.
B)Financing.
C)Capital financing.
D)Investing.

Question 39

The Nature Conservatory, a not-for-profit entity, engaged in a fundraising drive to raise money to buy land to provide a habitat for the endangered Sleepy Eagle.A donor pledged $1 million to the project provided that the Nature Conservatory was able to raise an additional $1.5 million from other sources.What entry should the Nature Conservatory make at the time of the $1 million pledge?

A)Debit Pledge Receivable $1 million; Credit Unrestricted Revenue $1 million.
B)Debit Pledges Receivable $1 million; Credit Temporarily Restricted Revenue $1 million.
C)Debit Pledges Receivable $1 million; Credit Temporarily Restricted Net Assets $1 million.
D)No entry is made at the time of the pledge.

Question 40

The increase in temporarily restricted net assets in 2001 as a result of the fundraising drive is

A)$600,000.
B)$525,000.
C)$400,000.
D)$125,000.

Question 41

Sheridan Public School Foundation had available temporarily restricted gifts in excess of $200,000.The Foundation decided to invest this money temporarily until it needs the funds for the restricted purpose.The donors had made no specific stipulations regarding investment earnings but the Foundation board had voted to use the earnings on the projects for which the gift had originally been restricted.At year-end, the securities had a fair value of $200,500.The appropriate way to recognize the change in fair value is

A)Debit Investment $500; Credit Unrestricted Revenue $500.
B)Debit Investment $500; Credit Temporarily Restricted Revenue $500.
C)Debit Investment $500; Credit Permanently Restricted Revenue $500.
D)No entry should be made until the securities are sold.

Question 42

The Friends of the Library (FOL), a not-for-profit entity, received a gift restricted to acquisition of a special piece of the equipment used to restore books.Late last year FOL acquired the machine at a total cost of $19,000.The machine is estimated to have a useful life of eight years and a salvage value of $3,000.In what fund should FOL make the entry to record the depreciation for the current year?

A)Unrestricted fund.
B)Temporarily restricted fund.
C)Permanently restricted fund.
D)FOL should not recognize depreciation.

Question 43

Music Lovers Foundation, a not-for-profit governed by an independent board, was founded to support the Northern State University Choir until such time as the state legislature shall adequately fund the choir.When the Choir is adequately funded by appropriation the Foundation may direct resources to other music projects that it deems acceptable.When Music Lovers accepts a contribution from a donor it should debit cash and/or other assets and credit

A)Unrestricted revenue.
B)Temporarily restricted revenue.
C)Liability.
D)It should not make an entry.

Question 44

The Save the Animals Foundation received a gift of $500,000 from a donor who wanted the gift used to acquire habitat for endangered snails.The money may be invested but all earnings are restricted to habitat acquisition.During the year all of the gift was invested in corporate securities.At year-end, the securities had a value of $501,0000.The appropriate way to recognize the change in fair value is

A)Debit Investment $1,000; Credit Unrestricted Revenue $1,000.
B)Debit Investment $1,000; Credit Temporarily Restricted Revenue $1,000.
C)Debit Investment $1,000; Credit Permanently Restricted Revenue $1,000.
D)No entry should be made until the securities are sold.