Theresa Johnson does volunteer work for a local not-for-profit entity as a community service. She replaces without charge an administrator who would have otherwise been paid $31,000. Which of the following statements is true? Choose the correct.a. The charity should recognize a restricted gain of $31,000.b. The charity should recognize a contribution of $31,000 as an increase in unrestricted net assets as well as salary expense of $31,000.c. The charity should recognize a reduction in expenses of $31,000.d. The charity should make no entry.

Theresa Johnson does volunteer work for a local not-for-profit entity as a community service. She replaces without charge an administrator who would have otherwise been paid $31,000. Which of the following statements is true? Choose the correct.a. The charity should recognize a restricted gain of $31,000.b. The charity should recognize a contribution of $31,000 as an increase in unrestricted net assets as well as salary expense of $31,000.c. The charity should recognize a reduction in expenses of $31,000.d. The charity should make no entry.

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Chapter23: Exempt Entities

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Theresa Johnson does volunteer work for a local not-for-profit entity as a community service. She replaces without charge an administrator who would have otherwise been paid $31,000. Which of the following statements is true? The charity should recognize a restricted gain of $31,000. The charity should recognize a contribution of $31,000 as an increase in unrestricted net assets as well as salary expense of $31,000. The charity should recognize a reduction in expenses of $31,000. The charity should make no entry.
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