Question

Difference between expenditures and expenses Based on the information shown below, calculate for the year ended December 31, 2019, (a) the total amount of expenditures that would be recognized when using the current financial resources measurement focus and modified accrual basis of accounting, and (b) the total amount of expenses that would be recognized using the economic resources measurement focus and accrual basis of accounting. Salaries paid in cash during 2019 Salaries applicable to 2019, due to be paid January 5, 2020 Utility bill applicable to 2019, due to be paid January 10, 2020 Equipment acquired at the beginning of 2019 and having an estimated useful life of 10 years Payment of principal on long-term debt on December 31, 2019 Payment of interest on long-term debt on December 31, 2019 $3,000,000 20,000 10,000 200,000 100,000 40,000 (a) Expenditures (b) Expenses Item Salaries paid in cash during 2019 Salaries applicable to 2019, due 1/5/20 Utility bill applicable to 2019, due 1/10/20 Equipment acquired, est. useful life, 10 years Principal payment on long-term debt, 12/31/19 Interest payment on long-term debt, 12/31/19 Total

Answer 1

(a) Expenditures: (b) expenses:

salaries paid in cash during 2019 $30,00,000 $30,00,000

salaries applicable to 2019 $20,000 $20,000

utility bill applicable to 2019 $10,000 $10,000

depreciation on equipment acquired nil $20,000 $20,000($20,00,000/10y)

principal payment nil nil

interest payment nil    $40,000

TOTAL $30,30,000 $30,90,000