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Accrual method of accounting

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000319

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is actually exchanged. This method provides a more accurate picture of a company's financial performance over a period. Most large businesses are required to use the accrual method for tax and financial reporting purposes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000319
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is actually exchanged. This method provides a more accurate picture of a company's financial performance over a period. Most large businesses are required to use the accrual method for tax and financial reporting purposes.",
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