Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Financial Chapters (Book & Access Card)
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ISBN: 9780134078939
Author: Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Brenda L. Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.18E
a.
To determine
Accrual Accounting
Accrual accounting refers to the accounting system where revenues and expenses are recognized and recorded as and when it is earned or expenses irrespective of the exchange of cash. Accrual accounting presents a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the business than the cash basis of accounting. Accrual basis of accounting affirms the time period concept, revenue recognition concept, and matching principle of accounting as required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
To Identify: The date on which the revenue was earned, and to determine if revenue is earned on the same day, cash was received.
b.
To determine
To Identify: The date on which the revenue was earned, and to determine if earnings occur on the same day, cash was received.
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