AGA Examination 2: Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting and Budgeting GAFRB Exam Questions

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Question #1 (Topic: demo questions)

The purpose for establishing a custodial fund is to

Account for assets held in a trustee capacity.

accumulate resources for payment of debt.

track financial resources to be used for acquisition of capital facilities.

provide services to the public on a fee basis.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A custodial fund is a type of fiduciary fund used by state and local governments to report assets held temporarily in a purely custodial capacity—for example, taxes collected by one government on behalf of another. These funds do not involve administrative or financial control over the assets; the government is merely acting as an intermediary. As per GASB Statement No. 84, custodial funds replace agency funds and are used to report fiduciary activities that are not held in a trust agreement and where the government does not have discretion over how the resources are spent. Relevant Standards and Reference: GASB Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities GASB Codification Section 1300: Fiduciary Funds GFOA Best Practices – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Fiduciary Activities Therefore, Option A is correct.

Question #2 (Topic: demo questions)

What role do the U.S. Department of the Treasury, GAO and OMB have in the standard-setting activities of FASAB?

They are all non-voting advisory board members of FASAB.

They are all members with authority to veto any standard approved by FASAB.

They are all members whose agencies may be exempt from FASAB standards.

They are all sponsors and voting members of FASAB.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) was established in 1990 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). These three entities are collectively known as the “sponsors” of FASAB. Each has a representative who serves as a voting member of the board. FASAB is responsible for establishing GAAP for federal entities. The sponsor organizations appoint board members and have authority over standard-setting governance, but do not individually veto standards. Final standards are issued only after due process, including public comment and sponsor approval. FASAB Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Among Treasury, OMB, and GAO (as amended): “These three agencies are the sponsors of FASAB and each appoints one voting member to the Board.” FASAB Governance Manual (2023 Edition), Section 2: Identifies Treasury, OMB, and GAO as sponsors and voting members. AGA’s “CGFM Study Guide 2,” Chapter 2: Highlights the role of sponsors in the standard-setting process. Therefore, Option D is correct.

Question #3 (Topic: demo questions)

An agency is developing a lee for services to cover all direct operating expenditures. Which of the following should be included in the fee calculation

supplies, equipment depreciation, staffing

staffing, location rent, equipment depreciation

supplies, equipment depreciation, location rent

staffing, location rent, supplies

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

When an agency is developing a fee to recover costs for providing a service, it must calculate the full cost of the service. According to cost accounting standards for federal government operations, “full cost” includes: Direct costs: staffing, supplies, materials directly used in service provision Indirect costs: facility costs (e.g., location rent), equipment depreciation, administrative support, etc. OMB Circular A-25, “User Charges,” requires that user fees for government services be based on the full cost of providing that service unless otherwise mandated by law. Therefore, staffing (a direct cost), location rent (indirect cost), and equipment depreciation (a capital asset cost) are all appropriate to include. Relevant Standards and Reference: OMB Circular A-25, “User Charges,” Section 6(d): “Full cost includes all direct and indirect costs to any part of the Federal Government of providing a good, resource, or service.” FASAB SFFAS No. 4, Managerial Cost Accounting Concepts and Standards: Defines full cost components, including depreciation.

Question #4 (Topic: demo questions)

The Prompt Payment Act requires federal agencies to

pay invoices when received.

take discounts when economically justified.

pay invoices no later than sixty days from receiving the invoice.

pay invoices by the invoice due date.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. Chapter 39) mandates that federal agencies pay vendors on time. Specifically, if a contract specifies a due date for payment, agencies are required to pay by that date. If no specific due date is mentioned, payment must be made within 30 days after the later of either: Receipt of a proper invoice, or Acceptance of goods/services. If agencies fail to pay by the due date, they must automatically calculate and pay interest penalties to the vendor. Relevant Standards and Reference: 31 U.S.C. § 3903 (Prompt Payment Act): “A payment is timely if it is made by the due date prescribed by the contract or within 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice or acceptance of goods or services.” OMB Circular A-125, “Prompt Payment,” Section 7(a) Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), Volume I, Part 6, Chapter 8040 Therefore, Option D is correct.

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