Lesson: Private Purpose Trust Fund

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In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, unpacks the intricacies of the Private Purpose Trust Fund, delving into the specifics of how funds such as abandoned property and utility deposits are channeled into these trusts when forgotten by their owners. He illustrates a scenario where an individual's utility deposit becomes part of a Private Purpose Trust Fund after being unclaimed, highlighting the fund's role in managing such assets for specific uses like endowments or scholarships. Nick also reviews the accounting for fiduciary revenues and expenses within these funds, including a walk-through of the relevant journal entries, and reassures on the likelihood of encountering such transactions in practical scenarios.

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