Accrual in a sentence as a noun

Profit is calculated on an accrual basis, not a cash flow basis.

The CBO data Krugman cites almost certainly comes from tax returns which are not based on accrual.

Isn't accrual accounting the use of an account to log transactions at the time of sale rather than at the time of payment?

I think Groupon's model preys on small businesses unskilled in accrual accounting and pricing strategy.

They come out of shareholder equity, and all public companies use accrual and not cash-basis accounting.

Specifically, individuals use cash accounting while businesses frequently use accrual accounting.

Accrual definitions

noun

the act of accumulating

See also: accumulation accruement