A city sells $15 million of general obligation bonds on October 1, 2019. The bonds mature at the rate of $1 million a year each September 30, starting September 30, 2020. The amount due September 30, 2020 is paid. How much should the city report as outstanding debt in the Debt Service Fund in its year-end fund level financial statements on December 31, 2020?

The multiple choices are:

a.$15,000,000

b.   $14,000,

c.    $13,750,000

d.   $0

The correct option is D,$0

Explanation:

The city by all standards should have adopted a modified accrual basis of accounting where amounts owed in terms of principal and interest payments are not recorded in the necessary books of accounts until they become due.

As at 30,2020,the amount due in respect of the loan has been recorded and paid off,hence as at 31st December,2020,no amount is due in respect of the general obligation bonds issued,hence no recording would be effected until next obligation date when the amount to be paid is due