Health care, multiple choice. Select the best answer for each of the following multiple-choice items dealing with hospitals.

On March 1, 20X8, A. C. Rowe established a $100,000 endowment fund, the income from which is to be paid to Elm Hospital for general operating purposes. Elm does not control the fund’s principal. Rowe appointed West National Bank as trustee of this fund. What journal entry is required by Elm to record the establishment of the endowment?

a Cash

100,000

Nonexpendable Endowment Fund

100,000

b Cash

100,000

Nonoperating Revenue

100,000

c Nonexpendable Endowment Fund

100,000

Endowment Fund Balance

100,000

d A memorandum entry only