On 1st January, 2013, a rich citizen of the Town of Ristoni donates a painting valued at $300,000 to be displayed to the public in a government building. Though this painting meets the three criteria to qualify as an artwork, town officials select to record it as an asset. There are no eligibility needs for the gift. The asset is judged to be inexhaustible so that depreciation can't be reported.
A. For the year ended 31st December, 2013, what will be reported on government-wide financial statements in connection with this gift?
B. How does the answer to need (a) change if the government decides to depreciate this asset over a 10-year period using straight-line depreciation?
C. How does the answer to need (a) change if the government decides not to capitalize the asset?