Government Accounting –
Principles, Standards &
Financial Reporting Guide
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What does government The processes of analyzing, recording,
accounting encompass? classifying, summarizing, and communicating
all transactions involving the receipt,
disposition, and utilization of government
funds and property.
What is the primary purpose of To render service to the public at the lowest
government business? cost possible, as opposed to the profit motive
of private business.
What are the essential elements Analyzing, recording, classifying,
of government accounting? summarizing, and communicating.
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What is the process of Journalizing.
recognizing and recording
accountable events called?
What does classifying in Sorting or grouping similar and interrelated
government accounting involve? economic transactions into their respective
classes.
What are the main financial Statement of financial position, statement of
statements prepared in financial performance, statement of changes
government accounting? in net assets/equity, statement of cash flows,
and notes to the financial statements.
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