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1. Accrual basis accounting reports expenses and revenues in the period in which a service has been performed.
Accrual basis accounting: is when transactions are recorded in the books of accounts as and when they occur and not recorded based on the receipt of any services made that is, even if we didn't received the payment we will record it in books under accrual basis accounting.
2. Cash basis accounting reports expenses and revenues when cash is received or paid.
Cash basis accounting: is when transactions are recorded in the books of accounts as and when the cash is received or paid, and will not record in books of accounts if the payment is not received or paid.
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Explain the difference between accrual basis accounting and cash basis accounting. Accrual basis accounting reports revenues...
The primary difference between the accrual basis and the cash basis of accounting is: (You may...
The primary difference between the accrual basis and the cash basis of accounting is: (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) ✓ The accrual basis records revenues when services or products are delivered...
LOL What is the difference between cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting a) Which method...
LOL What is the difference between cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting a) Which method records transactions only when cash is received? b) Which method records transaction when it occurs, regardless of when the cash is paid? L02. What concepts and principles apply to accrual basis accounting a) Match the concept (by number) to the correct terminology. 1. Time period concept 2. Revenue recognition principle 3. Matching Principle 4. Fiscal year __An accounting time period that may not coincide...
Which of the following statements about cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting is correct? Multiple...
Which of the following statements about cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting is correct? Multiple Choice 1 O If payment is received at the same time a service is provided, it does not matter whether cash basis accounting or accrual basis accounting is used; both would record the transaction with the same journal entry The cash basis of accounting works best when a lengthy delay exists between the timing of cash flows and the underlying business activities to which...
Requirement 3. State why accrual accounting results in an accurate measurement of income Accrual accounting resuits...
Requirement 3. State why accrual accounting results in an accurate measurement of income Accrual accounting resuits in an accurate measurement of income because it records revenues when earned, regardless of when the cash is recerved and matches the expenses incurred to produce that revenue by recording expenses on the last day of the accounting perio s more complete reports on the last day of the accounting period when cash is received when earned, regardless of when the cash is received,...
1) If a company is using accrual basis accounting, when should it record revenue? A) when...
1) If a company is using accrual basis accounting, when should it record revenue? A) when cash is received, even though services may be performed at a later date B) when services are performed, even though cash may be received at a later date C) before services are performed D) when cash is received, 30 days after the completion of the services 2) When does a company account for revenue if it uses cash basis accounting? A) when services are...
Required 1. Explain the difference between a cash basis and an accrual basis measure of performan...
Required 1. Explain the difference between a cash basis and an accrual basis measure of performance. 2. Why, in most cases, does accrual basis net income provide a better measure of performance than net operating cash flow? 3. Explain the purpose of adjusting entries as they relate to the difference between cash and accrual accounting.
Required 1. Explain the difference between a cash basis and an accrual basis measure of performance. 2. Why, in most cases, does accrual basis net...
Which of the following statements is true of accrual basis accounting?
Which of the following statements is true of accrual basis accounting? Accrual basis accounting records revenue only when cash is received. Accrual basis accounting always results in greater net income than cash basis accounting. Accrual basis accounting records expenses only when cash has been paid for them. Accrual basis accounting is required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Explain the difference between accrual based accounting and cash basis accounting. -What is the revenue recognition...
Explain the difference between accrual based accounting and cash basis accounting. -What is the revenue recognition principle? -What is an accrual? -What is an unearned revenue? -What is the trial balance used for?
Explain in layman's terms the difference(s) between the cash basis and the accrual basis of accounting....
Explain in layman's terms the difference(s) between the cash basis and the accrual basis of accounting. Explain what is a prepaid expense account and identify in what financial statement would a prepaid account appear in. (Note: Prepaid asset and prepaid expense are the same.) Provide an example of an asset account that requires adjusting entries (AJE) to record Depreciation expense and the purpose of a contra account (Accumulated Depreciation, XXX). Share what you struggled with the most in this chapter,...
The accrual basis of accounting recognizes A. Revenue when cash is received from customers B. Expenses...
The accrual basis of accounting recognizes A. Revenue when cash is received from customers B. Expenses when paid C. Revenue when all or a substantial portion is performed D. Revenue when contracts are signed
The primary difference between the accrual basis and the cash basis of accounting is: (You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect.) ✓ The accrual basis records revenues when services or products are delivered...
LOL What is the difference between cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting a) Which method records transactions only when cash is received? b) Which method records transaction when it occurs, regardless of when the cash is paid? L02. What concepts and principles apply to accrual basis accounting a) Match the concept (by number) to the correct terminology. 1. Time period concept 2. Revenue recognition principle 3. Matching Principle 4. Fiscal year __An accounting time period that may not coincide...
Which of the following statements about cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting is correct? Multiple Choice 1 O If payment is received at the same time a service is provided, it does not matter whether cash basis accounting or accrual basis accounting is used; both would record the transaction with the same journal entry The cash basis of accounting works best when a lengthy delay exists between the timing of cash flows and the underlying business activities to which...
Requirement 3. State why accrual accounting results in an accurate measurement of income Accrual accounting resuits in an accurate measurement of income because it records revenues when earned, regardless of when the cash is recerved and matches the expenses incurred to produce that revenue by recording expenses on the last day of the accounting perio s more complete reports on the last day of the accounting period when cash is received when earned, regardless of when the cash is received,...
1) If a company is using accrual basis accounting, when should it record revenue? A) when cash is received, even though services may be performed at a later date B) when services are performed, even though cash may be received at a later date C) before services are performed D) when cash is received, 30 days after the completion of the services 2) When does a company account for revenue if it uses cash basis accounting? A) when services are...
Required 1. Explain the difference between a cash basis and an accrual basis measure of performance. 2. Why, in most cases, does accrual basis net income provide a better measure of performance than net operating cash flow? 3. Explain the purpose of adjusting entries as they relate to the difference between cash and accrual accounting.
Required 1. Explain the difference between a cash basis and an accrual basis measure of performance. 2. Why, in most cases, does accrual basis net...
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