Any donation received for a specific purpose is a_________?

Correct answer: D. Capital receipts

  • A. Liability
  • B. Assets
  • C. Revenue receipts
  • D. Capital receipts

Explanation

A donation restricted to a specific purpose is not freely available for ordinary operations and is treated as a capital receipt or restricted fund. It is therefore classified separately from revenue receipts.

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