WHAT IS ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING?

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When we record a transaction as it happens even if the payment has not been received or paid.

Accrual-based accounting.

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A transaction that has been done and recorded but not yet invoiced.

In other words

Accrual-based accounting.

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Businesses who exchanges services or products on credit.

Uses of accrual accounting.

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Uses of accrual accounting.

In such scenario books of account is updated either as booked revenue or expense paid without any exchange of cash.

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Types of accrual accounts.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Accrued Revenue

Accrued Liabilities

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Accrual accounts.

Common in big business as it tends to provide even recognition of revenue & expenses. 

Less practiced in small businesses as they highly depend on cash inflow

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Cash Vs Accrual

Cash: Recognize revenue/expense when cash is received/paid 

Accrual: Recognize revenue/expense when it is earned/incurred. 

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