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Accrual Method

Definition:

An accounting and financial statement reporting method that records income when a sale occurs (income is earned)-regardless of when you get paid-and records an expense when it is used (expense is incurred)-even though it was not paid for until later.

Related terms:

Pre-payments

Error of Principle

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