Sunday, August 14, 2011

Accounting principle- Accrual Basis

Accounting principle- Accrual Basis

 




Figures generated / kept in accordance to accounting principle is  prepared on accrual basis. For instance, accountant record the provision  for warranty ( based on estimate) even though there's no actual cash/  economic outflow yet.In finance, cash basis figures are more  relatively more valuable , as compared to accrual basis ( advocated by  accounting principle), in order to value a business.What do you  think ? You prefer a an accrual method or cash method in valuing a  business?

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