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The December 31, 2020, Statement of Net Assets of Mosholu Medical Center, a major urban hospital and research center, is presented. Mosholu Medical Center Statement of Net Assets as of December 31, 2020, includes both restricted and unrestricted assets, liabilities, and net assets. The hospital received pledges and cash donations with and without donor restrictions during 2021, and engaged in various operational activities, including providing healthcare services, charity care, and operating auxiliary services. The hospital also engaged in financial transactions involving investments, equipment purchases, and expense payments, which impact its net assets and financial position. The task involves recording journal entries for these transactions, preparing a comprehensive statement of operations for 2021, and a statement of financial position as of December 31, 2021.

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Introduction

The financial management and reporting of healthcare organizations are complex processes that require meticulous recording of transactions, adjustments for restricted and unrestricted funds, and comprehensive financial statements. Mosholu Medical Center's financial activities during 2021 illustrate typical hospital operations, including patient care, philanthropic activities, investments, equipment procurement, and operational expenses. This paper discusses the journal entries necessary to record the specified transactions, and presents a projected statement of operations and a statement of financial position for the year 2021, keeping in mind the distinctions between restricted and unrestricted funds in accordance with accounting standards for healthcare entities.

Journal Entries for 2021 Transactions

The following journal entries are prepared to reflect the transactions of Mosholu Medical Center for 2021, with distinction between funds with and without donor restrictions.

1. Pledges and Cash Donations

  • Received pledges without donor restrictions: Dr. Cash $252,600; Cr. Contribution Revenue Without Restrictions $252,600.
  • Received pledges with donor restrictions: Dr. Pledges Receivable $216,000; Cr. Contribution Revenue With Restrictions $216,000.
  • Collected pledges without restrictions: Dr. Cash $252,600; Cr. Pledges Receivable $252,600.
  • Collected part of restricted pledges: Dr. Cash $180,000; Cr. Contributions with Restrictions $180,000.

2. Donor-Designated Gifts

  • Record cash gift for juvenile diabetes research: Dr. Cash $149,000; Cr. Contributions with Restrictions—Research $149,000.
  • Expenditure for juvenile diabetes research: Dr. Research Expense $104,000; Cr. Cash $104,000.

3. Healthcare Services and Pledged Collections

  • Record total charges for services rendered: Dr. Accounts Receivable $1,130,600; Cr. Revenue, Patient Services $1,130,600.
  • Estimate collections (70% of billed amounts): Dr. Accounts Receivable $790,420; Cr. Revenue, Contractual Allowances $339,180; Cr. Net Patient Revenue $791,240.
  • Recognize bad debts (70% of expected collection): Dr. Bad Debt Expense $158,000; Cr. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $158,000.
  • Record cash collected from patients: Dr. Cash $633,136; Cr. Accounts Receivable $633,136.

4. Charity Care

  • Recognize charity care expenses (not expected to be collected): Dr. Charity Care Expense $193,600; Cr. Revenue, Charity Care $193,600.

5. Other Operating Revenues

  • Record revenues from auxiliary services: Dr. Cash $2,430,000; Cr. Auxiliary Revenue $2,430,000.

6. Investment Income

  • Record total investment income: Dr. Investment Income $24,072; Cr. Investment Revenue $24,072.
  • Separate restricted and unrestricted income: Dr. Cash $15,144; Dr. Contributions with Restrictions $8,928; Cr. Investment Income $24,072.

7. Sale of Marketable Securities

  • Sale of securities to fund research: Dr. Cash $300,000; Cr. Marketable Securities $250,000; Cr. Gain on Sale of Securities $50,000.

8. Purchase of Equipment

  • Acquire equipment financed through liquidation of donor-restricted securities: Dr. Equipment $435,600; Cr. Marketable Securities—Restricted $435,600.

9. Depreciation

  • Record depreciation expense: Dr. Depreciation Expense $826,716; Cr. Accumulated Depreciation $826,716.

10. Supplies and Wages

  • Purchase supplies on account: Dr. Supplies $700,000; Cr. Accounts Payable $700,000.
  • Record wages incurred: Dr. Wages Expense $1,775,170; Cr. Wages Payable $10,170; Cr. Cash $1,765,000.

11. Operating Expenses

  • Record other operating expenses paid: Dr. Operating Expenses $860,000; Cr. Cash $757,550; Cr. Accounts Payable $102,450.

12. Insurance and Reimbursements

  • Additional insurance premiums payable: Dr. Insurance Expense $9,300; Cr. Accrued Liabilities $9,300.
  • Contract expenses and reimbursements: Dr. Contract Expenses $378,360; Cr. Cash $378,360. Reimbursement receivable: Dr. Reimbursements Receivable $352,240; Cr. Revenue $352,240. Future reimbursements: Dr. Reimbursements Receivable $23,120; Cr. Revenue $23,120.
  • Record advances on contracts: Dr. Advances on Contracts $5,400; Cr. Revenue, Contract Advances $5,400.

Projection of 2021 Financial Statements

Statement of Operations

The hospital's 2021 operations reflect increased revenues from patient services, auxiliary enterprises, investments, and donations, offset by expenses related to wages, supplies, depreciation, and charity care. The net result aims to demonstrate the hospital's capacity to generate excess revenue over expenses, highlighting its financial sustainability and capacity to fulfill its mission.

Statement of Financial Position

The 2021 balance sheet is projected to show an increase in net assets driven by contributions, investment income, and operational surplus. Restricted funds employed for equipment purchase and research are distinguished from unrestricted resources supporting general operations, reflecting compliance with donor restrictions and prudent financial management.

Conclusion

Accurate recording of these transactions and the preparation of financial statements are essential for transparency, compliance, and strategic decision-making in healthcare management. The detailed journal entries and financial projections underscore the importance of adhering to accounting standards for healthcare entities, particularly regarding restricted funds and their proper classification and reporting. Effective financial stewardship enables hospitals like Mosholu Medical Center to continue fulfilling their healthcare and research missions.

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