ACCRUAL BASIS
Under this basis of accounting, revenue is recognized when sales takes place or ownership of goods and services changes from seller to buyer, whether payment for such sale is received or not .
In other words, incomes are recorded when they are earned or accrued, irrespective of the fact whether cash is received or not.
For example
Rent due to landlords but not paid will be treated as expenses for the period when it is due and not in the period when it is paid.
Accrual basis of Accounting is based on realization and matching principle. This make it necessary to consider outstanding expenses, accrued income, prepaid expenses etc.for the preparation of financial statements.
Company Act 2013 ,requires companies to follow accrual basis of accounting, in maintaining books of accounts.
WHY IS ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
IMPORTANT
1. It disclosed true financial position of business at the end of a particular year. It takes into account all adjustments like outstanding expenses, prepaid expenses, accrued incomes etc.,.if we does not consider these adjustments we can not give true and fair views of a firm.
2. It follows matching principles of accounting.
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