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The difference between cash basis and accrual basis of accounting
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CASH BASIS AND ACRUAL BASIS DIFFERENCES
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The difference between cash basis and accrual basis of accounting
The cash basis involves reporting of revenues on the income report in the time in which
the money is received from buyers. Expenses are also reported on income statement after the
cash is paid out. In accrual basis, revenues are reported on income statement when earned. This
happens before the money is received from buyers. Expenses are also reported on income
statement in the time when they happen or when they expire. This is often in a time different
from when the payment is made (Bowen, Burgstahler & Daley, 1987).
The accrual basis is best because it offers a better picture of the profits of the company on
accounting period. This is because the income statement made under accrual basis reports all the
actual revenues earned during a period and also all other expenses uncured in the process of
earning the revenues. This basis also offers a better picture of the financial position of the
company at appoint in time or moment. This is because all assets earned are reported and
liabilities incurred reported (Kwon, 1990).

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The difference between cash basis and accrual basis of accounting Name Institution Nate The difference between cash basis and accrual basis of accounting The cash basis involves reporting of revenues on the income report in the time in which the money is received from buyers. Expenses are also reported on income statement after the cash is paid out. In accrual basis, revenues are reported on income statement when earned. This happens before the money is received from buyers. Expenses are also reported on income statement in the time when they happen or when they expire. This is often in a time different from when the payment is made (Bowen, Burgstahler & Daley, 1987). The accrual basis is best because it offers a better picture of the profits of the company on accounting period. This is because the income statement made under accrual basis reports all the actual revenues ea ...
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