Current Fund 1 -NJ CMFO Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Name the Similarities and Differences in Government vs an Enterprise - Correct
answer-Similarities-
Double Entry Accounting
General & Subsidiary Ledgers
Both Prepare Financial Statements
Internal Controls
Differences-
Profit vs. Budget
Depreciation
Borrowing Power
Accountability- Shareholders vs Tax Payers
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, Greater Permanency in Govt
Name the Components of a sound Financial Accounting System - Correct answer-
Show Legal Compliance
Reflect Financial Condition
Double Entry Accounting- Debits/Credits
General Ledgers & Subsidiary Ledgers
Funds- Current, Trust, Capital, Utility
Self Balancing Set of accounts-FCOA
Budgetary Control- Revenue & Appropriations
Basis for Financial Reporting
1 person in charge- CFO
Encumberance System
Annual Audit by RMA
What is the Accounting Equation - Correct answer-Assets = Liabilities + Reserves
+ Fund Balance
Name the 3 major account groups - Correct answer-Assets- Debit Balance
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Name the Similarities and Differences in Government vs an Enterprise - Correct
answer-Similarities-
Double Entry Accounting
General & Subsidiary Ledgers
Both Prepare Financial Statements
Internal Controls
Differences-
Profit vs. Budget
Depreciation
Borrowing Power
Accountability- Shareholders vs Tax Payers
©COPYRIGHT 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, Greater Permanency in Govt
Name the Components of a sound Financial Accounting System - Correct answer-
Show Legal Compliance
Reflect Financial Condition
Double Entry Accounting- Debits/Credits
General Ledgers & Subsidiary Ledgers
Funds- Current, Trust, Capital, Utility
Self Balancing Set of accounts-FCOA
Budgetary Control- Revenue & Appropriations
Basis for Financial Reporting
1 person in charge- CFO
Encumberance System
Annual Audit by RMA
What is the Accounting Equation - Correct answer-Assets = Liabilities + Reserves
+ Fund Balance
Name the 3 major account groups - Correct answer-Assets- Debit Balance
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