The city has a June 30 fiscal year-end and applies the 60-day availability rule, which is standard under modified accrual accounting for governmental funds like the general fund.
Total collections within:
Fiscal year: $12 million
60-day window (July + August): $1 million + $500,000 = $1.5 million
Revenue recognized = $12 million + $1.5 million = $13.5 million
However, under GASB Interpretation No. 5 and GASB Statement No. 33, only amounts expected to be collected within 60 days after year-end should be recognized as revenue in the general fund. The city uses the 60-day rule.
Thus, the correct amount to recognize is:
$12 million (collected during fiscal year)
$1 million (July)
$500,000 (August) = $13.5 million
Answer: C. $13.5 million
Relevant References:
GASB Statement No. 33 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transactions
GASB Interpretation No. 5 – Property Tax Revenue Recognition
GASB Codification Section 1600.115 (Modified Accrual Basis)
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