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Let’s TalkAccrual Method of Accounting/Accrual Basis
One of the two primary accounting methods, recognizes income and expenses based on when they are “accrued” or when they actually occur.
Example
If a job was awarded today but the invoice was not paid for 30 days, under the accrual-based accounting system, a portion of the revenue from that job would be recognized now; however, with cash-based accounting, revenue would not be recognized until payment for the job was actually received.
See Also
Accounting method, cash basis.
Tips
The accounting method used (cash or accrual) can dramatically affect the stated earnings of a company and, therefore, its valuation. Cash-basis accounting recognizes income and expenses based on when the cash is received or paid, while accrual accounting recognizes income and expenses based on when they are “accrued,” or when they actually occur.
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