The City of Mayville had total fund balance in its General Fund of $200,000 on December 31, 2019. The City of Maysville's General Fund balance sheet for its December 31, 2019 year end shows inventory of $28,000 and prepaid rent of $10,000. The City also had $60,000 of outstanding encumbrances in its General Fund at year-end. In December 2019, a grantor provided the City with $42,000 that must be used to buy musical instruments for the City's youth orchestra. No instruments had been purchased at year-end. How much should the City report as restricted fund balance in its General Fund on December 31, 2019?
A $42.000
B. $38,000
C. $98,000
D. 528,000
E. $60,000

Respuesta :

Answer:

The City of Mayville

The City should report $42,000 as restricted fund balance in its General Fund on December 31, 2019.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Total fund balance in General Fund = $200,000

Inventory =     $28,000

Prepaid Rent     10,000

Encumbrances 60,000

Restricted fund = $42,000

b) The City of Mayville's restricted fund balance is the cash balance that has been earmarked for specific or limited use by or for the City. Restricted funds ensure that donors detect and direct the usage of the funds.