Not For Profit Organization (NFPO) Received Three Cash Donat

A Not For Profit Organization Nfpo Received Three Cash Donationsa

A Not-For-Profit Organization (NFPO) received three cash donations: a) SAR 10,000 from a donor who said it must be used only for research into a new method for treating substance abusers; b) SAR 14,000 from a donor who said it may be used for any purpose the trustees choose, but not until the following year; and c) SAR 50,000 from a donor who said the gift must be maintained in perpetuity, with the income from it to be used for any purpose the trustees choose.

Pass the journal entry in the Book of NFPO.

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The accounting treatment of donations received by a Not-For-Profit Organization (NFPO) depends on the nature and stipulations associated with each donation. Recording these donations accurately ensures proper compliance with accounting standards applicable to non-profit entities, such as IAS 20 (Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance) and relevant local accounting standards, which require distinctions between restricted and unrestricted funds. In this context, the three donations received by the NFPO are characterized by different restrictions and conditions, necessitating specific journal entries to reflect the organization’s financial position correctly.

Analysis of the Donations and Relevant Accounting Treatments

The first donation of SAR 10,000 is restricted solely for research into a new method for treating substance abusers. This is a restricted donation, as it specifies a particular purpose. IAS 20 and other accounting standards typically require the organization to recognize this amount as a restricted fund or a designated contribution that can only be used for the stipulated purpose. The initial recognition involves recording the cash receipt against a fund account designated for research-related activities.

The second donation of SAR 14,000 is designated for use in the following year, meaning it has a time restriction rather than a purpose restriction. Such funds are generally classified as temporarily restricted funds and are recognized as income when the restriction is lifted, i.e., when the funds become available for use in the following year. Until then, the amount is recognized as a deferred income or a liability, reflecting the organization's obligation to use it in the specified future period.

The third donation of SAR 50,000 is a gift to be maintained in perpetuity, with income from it to be used at the discretion of the trustees. This resembles an endowment fund, often treated as a permanent fund. The principal is not to be expended, but the income generated (interest, dividends, etc.) can be used for general or specific purposes. The initial contribution is recognized as an endowment (permanent fund), and income earned is separately recognized as income available for use.

Journal Entries for the Donations

Based on the above analysis, the accounting entries in the NFPO's books are as follows:

  • For the SAR 10,000 restricted to research:
Debit: Bank Account (Cash) SAR 10,000


Credit: Restricted Research Fund SAR 10,000
  • For the SAR 14,000 restricted for future use:
    • Debit: Bank Account (Cash) SAR 14,000
    

    Credit: Deferred Income (or Reserve for Future Use) SAR 14,000
  • For the SAR 50,000 endowment fund:
    • Debit: Bank Account (Cash) SAR 50,000
    

    Credit: Endowment Fund SAR 50,000

    As income is earned from the endowment, the organization would make subsequent entries to recognize income and allocate it accordingly, for example:

    Debit: Bank Account (Interest/Dividends) SAR X
    

    Credit: Income from Endowment SAR X

    These entries ensure compliance with the recognition requirements for restricted, deferred, and endowment funds, maintaining transparency and accountability in the NFPO’s financial reporting.

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