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The research aims to clarify the nature and implications of the Reserve for Sinking Fund in governmental utilities.

March 18, 2026The Accounting Review

The Reserve for Sinking Fund-a Critical Examination.

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SDSidney DavidsonJohns Hopkins University

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This analysis uncovers the implications of the Reserve for Sinking Fund on rate structures in government utilities, suggesting considerations for equitable service pricing.

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The research aims to clarify the nature and implications of the Reserve for Sinking Fund in governmental utilities.
Examines the Reserve for Sinking Fund within the context of governmental utility records.
Analyzes the impact of service rates on current and future utility users.
Discusses the ethical implications of surplus retention and tax allocation.
Identifies the need for equitable service charges among current and future users.
Reveals how surplus retention can lead to inequitable cost distribution.
Finds that existing rates may not accurately reflect the full cost of service to all users.

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Sidney Davidson (1950) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba44154e9516ffd37a5f00 https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-7065882

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This analysis uncovers the implications of the Reserve for Sinking Fund on rate structures in government utilities, suggesting considerations for equitable service pricing.

The Reserve for Sinking Fund-a Critical Examination.

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The Reserve for Sinking Fund-a Critical Examination.

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