Why are encumbrances not considered expenditures under the modified accrual (GAAP) basis of governmental fund accounting?

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Why are encumbrances not considered expenditures under the modified accrual (GAAP) basis of governmental fund accounting?

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Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting

ISBN: 978-0132751261

10th edition

Authors: Robert Freeman, Craig Shoulders, Gregory Allison, Robert Smi

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