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GFOA Exam CPFO Topic 2 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for GFOA's CPFO exam
Question #: 57
Topic #: 2
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''A cash received as a loan is shown as revenue not as a liability, on the balance sheet. To correct for such cases, most cash accounting systems recognize not only cash but also other assets and liabilities arising through prior cash transactions. This adjustment, though, does not alter the fact that outstanding obligations have been incurred but not accounted for, thus overstating the available balance.'' This is an example of possible mishandlings after the selection of ________________.

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Reita
2 days ago
Aha, this is a clear-cut case of the cash basis of accounting gone wrong. The question is spot on in highlighting how it can lead to overstating the available balance. Accrual basis all the way, folks!
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Alyce
4 days ago
Whoa, this is a tricky one! Looks like the cash basis of accounting is the culprit here. That's a classic case of not recognizing all the assets and liabilities, leading to a distorted financial picture. Gotta watch out for those sneaky cash transactions!
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Kent
12 days ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) Cash basis of accounting would not address the issue mentioned in the question. It only records transactions when cash is exchanged, not when obligations are incurred.
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Candra
13 days ago
I agree with Annamae. Accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues when they are earned and expenses when they are incurred, which would prevent mishandlings like the one mentioned.
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Annamae
16 days ago
I think the correct answer is B) Accrual basis of accounting.
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