Consider these transactions of the City of Somerville: 1. An investment pool that accumulates and invests money

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Consider these transactions of the City of Somerville:
1. An investment pool that accumulates and invests money contributed by other governments invests $30,000 in securities.
2. Interest totaling $100,000 is paid on bonds used to finance sewer construction, where the bonds are the liability of the affected property owners, and the interest payment is financed by a special assessment on the property owners.
3. Property tax bills of $3,500,000 are sent out, to be used to finance primary government services. All bills are considered collectible.
4. Payment of $ 15,000 is made for the costs of public park programs, where the resources are provided by income from a grant provided by a private philanthropic institution. The principal of the grant must remain intact.
5. $80,000 in benefits are paid by an unemployment compensation benefit plan, funded by employers and required to cover its costs. Benefits are paid to all eligible citizens.
6. Interest of $20,000, due next year, is accrued on bonds used to finance a city parking garage that charges parking fees to the public.
7. Interest of $20,000, due next year, is accrued on bonds that finance general government activities.
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For each of the above transactions, prepare entries necessary to record the transactions in both the fund financial statements and the government-wide financial statements of the City of Somerville. For the government-wide entries, indicate whether the item is reported in governmental or business-type activities. For the fund entries, indicate which fund is affected. Financial Statements
Financial statements are the standardized formats to present the financial information related to a business or an organization for its users. Financial statements contain the historical information as well as current period’s financial...
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Advanced Accounting

ISBN: 978-1934319307

2nd edition

Authors: Susan S. Hamlen, Ronald J. Huefner, James A. Largay III

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