Accounting method that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged. The term "accrual" refers to any individual entry recording revenue or expense in ...

With accrual accounting, accountants must enter, adjust, and track revenues and expenses from the moment they are earned or incurred to the moment they are finally paid. There are four types of ...

Reviewed by Amy Drury Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Accrual Accounting Methodology Accrual accounting is the preferred ...