Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities, 18e (Reck) Chapter 1 Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting for Government and Not-for-Profit Entities 1) Special purpose governments generally provide a wider range of services to their residents than do general purpose governments. Answer: FALSE Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: Distinguishing Government and Not-For-Profit Organizations Learning Objective: 01-01 Identify and explain the characteristics that distinguish government and not-for-profit entities from for-profit entities. Bloom's: Remember AACSB: Knowledge Application AICPA: BB Industry 2) Examples of general purpose governments include cities, towns, and public schools that receive tax revenue to finance the services they provide. Answer: TRUE Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: Distinguishing Government and Not-For-Profit Organizations Learning Objective: 01-01 Identify and explain the characteristics that distinguish government and not-for-profit entities from for-profit entities. Bloom's: Remember AACSB: Knowledge Application AICPA: BB Industry 3) The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the body authorized to establish accounting principles for all state and local governments, both general purpose and special purpose. Answer: TRUE Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: Sources of financial reporting standards Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the authoritative bodies responsible for setting financial reporting standards for (1) state and local governments, (2) the federal government, and (3) not-for-profit organizations. Bloom's: Remember AACSB: Knowledge Application AICPA: BB Industry