What Is Accrual Basis Accounting?
Recognize revenue and expenses when earned or incurred, not only when cash moves.
Detailed Explanation
Matches invoices to periods they belong to. Required for many larger or incorporated entities.
Example
You book December revenue when you invoice, even if paid in January.
Why It Matters
True profitability versus misleading cash timing.
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