In Some Circumstances, Enterprise Funds Are Permitted to Report Capital

In some circumstances, Enterprise Funds are permitted to report capital assets using the modified approach? What is one reason why the GASB permits this method versus simple depreciation accounting required by the FASB for businesses?

A) Businesses do not invest in infrastructure assets
B) It would not be possible for businesses to meet the record-keeping requirements of the
Modified approach
C) Governments are expected to exist in perpetuity, unlike businesses, which may be sold or
Simply close
D) Businesses must answer to stockholders; governments do not sell shares of stock