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Question : Donations received for a special purpose:

Option 1: Should be shown on the Asset side of the Balance Sheet

 

Option 2: Should be shown on the Liability side of the Balance Sheet

Option 3: Should be shown on the credit side of the Income and Expenditure Account

Option 4: Should not be shown anywhere


Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Should be shown on the Liability side of the Balance Sheet


Solution : The answer Should be shown on the Liability side of the Balance Sheet.

Donations received for special purposes are capital receipts; they should be shown on the liabilities side of the closing balance sheet. It represents an obligation to utilize funds for the specified purpose which the organization is accountable for.
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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