In government accounting; the method used which records on the basis of financial entity with self-balancing books instead of entity of proprietorship is?

A. virement
B. fund accounting
C. consolidated fund
D. financial regulation

Correct Answer:

Option B – fund accounting

Explanation

Fund accounting is an accounting system for recording resources whose use has been limited by the donor, grant authority, governing agency, or other individuals or organizations or by law. It emphasizes accountability rather than profitability, and is used by Nonprofit organizations and by governments. In this method, a fund consists of a self-balancing set of accounts and each are reported as either unrestricted, temporarily restricted or permanently restricted based on the provider-imposed restrictions.