Question

A flood damaged several vans belonging to a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization. A professional mechanic repaired the vans at no charge, restoring them to the condition they were in just prior to the flood. How should the van repairs be recognized in the financial statements?a. Only a note disclosure would be required. b. As both an increase in the equipment account and an increase in contributions from donated services.c. As a decrease in accumulated depreciation- equipment, and an increase in contributions from donated services.d. As an increase in expenses and an increase in contributions from donated services.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. As both an increase in the equipment account and an increase in contributions from donated services.

Explanation:

When the flood damages the vehicles there was a loss in the value of the organisation's equipment. The actor of restoring it to its previous state will require an addition to equipment account. So there will be an increase in equipment.

The services provided by the mechanic were free and will be recorded as a donated service. This is an increase in contributions from donated services.

There is no expense recorded as the services were performed for free.