The City of Willows is preparing its government-wide financial statements from its fund financial statements. The City records Deferred Revenue with a book value of $3,500 and Compensated Absences of $1,000 (all numbers in $1,000s) at the beginning of the year. During the year, these accounts increased by $500 and $150, respectively. What reconciliation entries must the City include in its government-wide financial statements relating to Deferred Revenues and Compensated Absences

The City of Willows

Reconciliation Entries:

Debit Cash $500

Credit Deferred Revenue $500

To record the increase of deferred revenue.

Debit Compensated Absences Expense $150

Credit Compensated Absences Liability $150

To record the increase of compensated absences.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Beginning balances:

Deferred Revenue = $3,500

Compensated Absences Liability  = $1,000

Increases during the year:

Deferred Revenue = $500

Compensated Absences = $150

Reconciliation Entries:

Cash will increase by $500 and Deferred Revenue will increase by $500

Expenses will increase by $150 and Compensated Absences (Liability) will increase by $150.

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