GFOA Exam CPFO Topic 8 Question 83 Discussion

Actual exam question for GFOA's CPFO exam

Question #: 83
Topic #: 8

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Small local governments and nonprofits use a third accounting basis, the cash basis, unapproved by GAAP. Cash accounting is used because ____________ accounting, though more accurate, is more complex and costly.

ADeferral

BAccrual

CModified

DBoth B & C

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Suggested Answer: B

by Jennie at Mar 19, 2024, 04:52 PM

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Casey

20 hours ago

Accrual accounting? More like accrual nightmare! Small governments are like me - keeping it simple and sticking to the cash basis.

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Lizette

12 days ago

But accrual accounting provides a more accurate picture of financial health, so maybe a modified approach would be better.

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Rosalia

14 days ago

I agree with Reita, cash basis is easier to understand and less costly.

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Reita

17 days ago

I think small local governments and nonprofits use cash basis because it's simpler.

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