Preparation of journal entries for a not-for-profit organization

The Concord Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is the preservation of Concord's historical treasures. During the year, the Society recorded a number of financial activities. Prepare journal entries for each of the following activities:

a.The Society recognized the following support and revenues (the contributions are all on account and the investment returns are in cash):

Supportcontributions (without donor restrictions)$12,600,000Supportcontributions (with donor restrictions)1,462,500Revenuesinvestment (without donor restrictions)86,400Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)345,600

General JournalDescriptionDebitCreditCashAnswer

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Supportcontributions (without donor restrictions)Answer

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Supportcontributions (with donor restrictions)Answer

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Revenuesinvestment (without donor restrictions)Answer

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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b. The Society recognized program expenses of $11,700,000 and expenses related to support activities of $1,665,000, both on account. Of the program expenses, $900,000 was paid from net assets with donor restrictions and used in compliance with the donor's stipulations.

DescriptionDebitCreditAnswer

Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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To release net assets from restrictions.Answer

Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Expenses-supportAnswer

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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To record recognition of expenses.

c. The Society acquired $585,000 of long-term assets during the year and recorded $405,000 of depreciation expense (record the net increase in long-term assets to the plant, property and equipment, net account). Depreciation expense will be allocated to program and support expenses at the end of the year.

DescriptionDebitCreditProperty, plant and equipment, netAnswer

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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d. The Concord Historical Society purchased $270,000 of investments during the year.

DescriptionDebitCreditAnswer

Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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e.The Society collected $13,500,000 of contributions receivable and used the cash to pay $13,050,000 of accounts payable.

DescriptionDebitCreditAnswer

Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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To record collection of cash.Answer

Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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Cash

Contributions receivable

Depreciation expense

Expenses-program

Investments

Net assets released from restrictionswith donor restrictions

Net assets released from restrictionswithout donor restrictions

Payables

Revenuesinvestment (with donor restrictions)

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To record payment of payables.