Not-for-Profit Organizations
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Which of the following is not considered a not-for-profit organization (NPO)?

  • Hospitals
  • Religious organizations
  • Private corporations (correct)
  • Civic organizations
  • What type of financial statements do not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) prepare?

  • Financial statements in various forms and contents (correct)
  • Cash flow statements only
  • Income statements only
  • Balance sheets only
  • What is the primary objective of a not-for-profit organization (NPO)?

  • Providing resources to a target audience (correct)
  • Benefiting individual proprietors
  • Maximizing net income
  • Serving stockholders' interests
  • Which of the following is an example of a not-for-profit organization (NPO) in the Philippines?

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    What is the main difference between not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) and government units?

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    Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs)

    • A business corporation is not considered a not-for-profit organization (NPO)
    • NPOs prepare Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position, which are different from for-profit financial statements
    • The primary objective of an NPO is to achieve a social mission, rather than to maximize profits
    • Examples of NPOs in the Philippines include hospitals, universities, and charitable organizations
    • The main difference between NPOs and government units is that NPOs are private organizations, while government units are public entities with the power to tax and exercise sovereign authority

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