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Why does the cash basis of accounting not provide a good picture of profitability?
What does the accrual basis of accounting emphasize?
Under cash basis accounting, when is revenue recorded?
What does the accrual basis of accounting recognize in the period in which it is earned?
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To work successfully, what does accrual basis accounting require at the end of each accounting period?
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Study Notes
Accounting Bases
- The cash basis of accounting does not provide a good picture of profitability because it only recognizes revenue when cash is received and expenses when cash is paid.
Accrual Basis of Accounting
- Emphasizes the recognition of revenue and expenses when earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is received or paid.
- Recognizes revenue in the period in which it is earned, regardless of when cash is received.
- Requires that expenses be matched with revenues in the same period, regardless of when cash is paid.
- To work successfully, accrual basis accounting requires accurate estimation and allocating of revenues and expenses at the end of each accounting period.
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Test your knowledge of accounting principles with this quiz on cash basis and accrual basis. Learn the differences between the two methods and how they impact the recording of revenue and expenses.
