1. Explain the purpose of operational accountability and the purpose of fiscal accountability. Which category of financial statements is most useful in reporting on each of these accountability concepts? 2. Under GASB guidance, when should an item be recognized on the face of the financial statements? Under what conditions would the GASB indicate that a note disclosure should accompany an item that has been recognized on the financial statements?

1. Explain the purpose of operational accountability and the purpose of fiscal accountability. Which category of financial statements is most useful in reporting on each of these accountability concepts? 2. Under GASB guidance, when should an item be recognized on the face of the financial statements? Under what conditions would the GASB indicate that a note disclosure should accompany an item that has been recognized on the financial statements?

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