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Cash basis of accounting
Cash basis of accounting is an accounting method in which income is documented when cash is received and expenses are recognized when paid. The cash basis of accounting is not very common amongst large organizations. It does not fall in line with the accounting's matching principle and thus is not accepted by GAAP.
Accrual Basis of Accounting
Accrual basis of accounting is an accounting technique in which income and expenses are recognized when they occur and not when the cash is actually received or paid. Balance sheet of an organization reflects adjustments when revenues are earned either in the form of Cash (if a service or sale takes place) or an increase in Accounts Receivable occurs when the transaction takes
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