N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.12 - Basis of valuation

(a) Historical cost is the basis used in accounting for the valuation of all assets and in recording all expenses (except fair market value in the case of donated non-cash goods and services). Historical cost, simply defined, is the amount of cash or cash equivalents given in exchange for properties or services at the time of acquisition. It is the basis for the valuation of assets and for the recording of most expenses. Cost ordinarily has been the basis of accounting for assets and expenses because it is a permanent and objective measurement that reflects the accountability of management for the utilization of hospital funds.

(b) Long term investments are to be reported at current market value as noted in 8:31B-4.17, with corresponding income or loss reported as realized or unrealized.

(c) Hospitals frequently acquire property, equipment, services and supplies by donation. The property, equipment, service and/or supply is considered donated when acquired without the hospital's making any payment for it in the form of cash, property or service. The property, equipment, service or supply should be valued at acquisition at the fair market value which is the price that the asset would cost by bona fide bargaining between well-informed buyers and sellers at the date of donation (regardless of date of receipt). The fair market value of donated services must be recorded when there is the equivalent of an employer-employee relationship and an objective basis for valuing such services. The value of services donated by organizations may be evidenced by a contractual relationship which may provide the basis for valuation. The amounts recorded are not to exceed those paid others for similar work.

(d) The value of donated goods or services of a type not consistent with the definition given are not included as operating expenses (e.g., donated services of individuals such as volunteers, students and trustees).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.12

Amended by R.1993 d.593, effective 11/15/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 3117(a), 25 New Jersey Register 5149(a).