The Baker County Headstart fund, which is properly accounted for as a special revenue fund, overspent its available resources. The deficit in this fund would likely be displayed as:
a.Negative fund balance - restricted.
b.Due from the general fund.
c.Due from other governments - headstart.
d.Negative fund balance - unassigned.
Answer:D
Choice "D" is correct. If expenditures incurred for specific purposes exceed the amounts restricted, committed or assigned to those purposes, it may be necessary to report a negative unassigned fund balance.Choice "b" is incorrect. A deficit in a governmental fund would not necessarily guarantee a general fund subsidy.Choice "c" is incorrect. A deficit in a grant does not guarantee the ability to recoup overspent amounts from the grantor.Choice "a" is incorrect. Negative fund balances should not be displayed for restricted, committed, or assigned classifications.