Financial Management Of Healthcare Organizations By Zelman

Financial Management Of Health Care Organizations By Zelman

Text book Financial Management Of Health Care Organizations By Zelman

Text book Financial Management Of Health Care Organizations By Zelman

Textbook Financial Management of Health Care Organizations by Zelman, McCue, Glick 3rd Edition 2009 Problem #16 pg 114 ..... The following is a list of accounts (in thousands) for St. Paul's Hospital on Dec 31,20X1 Prepare a balance sheet and statement of operations as of Dec. 31,20X1 (Hint: unrestricted contributions increase the unrestricted net assets account, and they are a part of revenues, gains and other support).......Values are given further in the question.

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Introduction

The preparation of financial statements for healthcare organizations, such as St. Paul's Hospital, is critical for assessing financial health, ensuring transparency, and aiding in strategic decision-making. This paper aims to prepare a balance sheet and statement of operations based on provided account data as of December 31, 20X1, in accordance with the principles outlined in Zelman's "Financial Management of Health Care Organizations." The process involves categorizing accounts appropriately, calculating net assets, and accurately depicting revenues and expenses, considering the impact of unrestricted contributions.\n

Understanding the Context and Key Concepts

In healthcare financial management, understanding how to classify and link various accounts is essential. The balance sheet reflects a snapshot of the hospital’s financial position at year-end, including assets, liabilities, and net assets. Conversely, the statement of operations (income statement) details the hospital’s revenues, expenses, gains, and losses over the reporting period.\n

Unrestricted contributions are donations given without specific restrictions and therefore increase unrestricted net assets, considered part of the hospital’s ongoing operational resources. Properly accounting for these contributions is vital to accurately representing the hospital’s net asset changes during the year.\n

Compilation of Accounts and Assumptions

The question indicates a list of accounts provided in the original problem, which are not explicitly detailed here. Typically, such accounts include cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment, patient revenues, government grants, donations, salaries, supplies, depreciation, and other expenses. For purposes of illustration, I will assume a typical set of account values based on common healthcare financial statements, aligning with what would be present in Zelman’s framework.\n

Note: Actual account values should be inserted here once provided.\n

For the analysis, it is assumed that the accounts include the following (values are in thousands):\n

- Assets: Cash ($5,000), Accounts Receivable ($8,000), Prepaid Expenses ($1,000), Property & Equipment (net of depreciation) ($50,000)\n

- Liabilities: Accounts Payable ($4,000), Accrued Expenses ($2,000), Long-term Debt ($30,000)\n

- Net Assets: Unrestricted ($20,000), Temporarily Restricted ($2,000), Permanently Restricted ($3,000)\n

- Revenues: Patient Revenues ($25,000), Unrestricted Contributions ($3,000), Government Grants ($4,000)\n

- Expenses: Salaries ($12,000), Supplies ($4,000), Depreciation ($5,000), Administrative Expenses ($3,000), Interest Expense ($1,000)\n

This simplified data will be used to illustrate the process of preparing a balance sheet and statement of operations.\n

Preparation of the Balance Sheet

The balance sheet comprises assets, liabilities, and net assets. The total assets are calculated first, including current and non-current assets. Liabilities sum from current and long-term obligations. The difference between total assets and total liabilities gives net assets, which are categorized into unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted.\n

Using the assumed data:\n

- Total Assets = Cash + Accounts Receivable + Prepaid Expenses + Property & Equipment = $5,000 + $8,000 + $1,000 + $50,000 = $64,000\n

- Total Liabilities = Accounts Payable + Accrued Expenses + Long-term Debt = $4,000 + $2,000 + $30,000 = $36,000\n

- Net Assets = Total Assets - Total Liabilities = $64,000 - $36,000 = $28,000\n

This net asset figure aligns with the sum of unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted net assets: $20,000 + $2,000 + $3,000 = $25,000, indicating a need to adjust based on actual account data.\n

Once actual data are provided, these calculations should be refined correspondingly.\n

Preparation of the Statement of Operations

The statement of operations details hospital revenues and expenses, leading to the calculation of changes in net assets. Revenues include patient services, contributions, grants, and other income sources.\n

For example:\n

- Total Revenues = Patient Revenues + Unrestricted Contributions + Government Grants = $25,000 + $3,000 + $4,000 = $32,000\n

Expenses encompass salaries, supplies, depreciation, administrative costs, and interest:\n

- Total Expenses = Salaries + Supplies + Depreciation + Administrative Expenses + Interest Expense = $12,000 + $4,000 + $5,000 + $3,000 + $1,000 = $25,000\n

The net increase in unrestricted net assets for the year is then:\n

- Change = Total Revenues - Total Expenses = $32,000 - $25,000 = $7,000\n

Since unrestricted contributions are part of revenues and increase unrestricted net assets directly, their role is embedded in the calculation.\n

The net assets at the end of the year are adjusted accordingly.\n

Conclusion

This process demonstrates the steps to prepare a hospital’s balance sheet and statement of operations using typical account data. Accurate financial reporting in healthcare organizations hinges on proper classification, understanding the impact of unrestricted contributions, and clear delineation of assets, liabilities, and net assets. Applying principles from Zelman's framework ensures the statements accurately reflect financial health and operational results.\n

Precise calculations depend on actual account values provided, but the outlined methodology and assumptions highlight the core process essential for healthcare financial management and reporting accuracy.\n

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