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accrual

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

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Quick take

the act of accumulating

Meaning at a glance

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noun

the act of accumulating

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for accrual.

Example sentences

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use accrual in a sentence?

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

What does accrual mean?

the act of accumulating

What part of speech is accrual?

accrual is commonly used as noun.