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Good question! Under an Accrual Accounting system, depreciation is a method of allocating the expense of the purchase of a long-term asset over the life of the asset. Conversely, under a cash accounting system, you would recognize expenses on the purchase of long-term assets as you pay cash for them.
Under an accrual system, you first capitalize the asset on your balance sheet by debiting your asset (such as equipment or a building), and crediting cash or Accounts Payable by the same amount. Over the useful life of the asset, you would systematically depreciate it in a way that you feel best reflects the way the asset is used. While the simplest depreciation method is straight-line, there are many different methods out there. At the end of the period, you debit depreciation expense for the amount incurred, and credit accumulate depreciation for the same amount. This recognizes an expense for the current period, while concurrently reducing the carrying value of the asset. Once the asset has been fully depreciated, any final carrying value is known as the "scrap" or residual value.
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ACCRUAL CASH IS WHAT?
Cash accrual as calculated in most of the banks in India is PAT+ Depreciation
What are the advantages of modified accrual accounting?
advantage modified accrual accounting in government
What is full accrual accounting?
Accrual accounting is a system which recognizes revenue or expense when it is earned or incurred but not when it is paid or received.
What is an application of accrual accounting?
An application of accrual accounting is the notation of expenses as opposed to revenue earned in the same period. Revenue is only shown when it is realized or expected. In accrual accounting assets minus liabilities equals revenue.
What is the disadvantage of accrual accounting?
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Is accrual of expenses an accounting estimates?
no
Is the matching concept related to the cash basis of accounting or the accrual basis of accounting?
Matching concept is the basis of accrual accounting system under which all expenses to earn revenue should be match within same fiscal year so it is part of accrual accounting system
Which accounting principle directs the depreciation process?
Which accounting principle directs the depreciation process?
What is accrual basis of accounting?
Accrual basis accounting:Recognizing non-cash circumstances as they occur.
Is there unearned revenue in accrual accounting?
Yes unearned revenue is only available in accrual accounting because in cash accounting sales is considered as sales as soon as cash is received.
Is a change from the cash basis to the accrual basis a change in accounting principle?
Yes it is a change in accounting principle. And a rather drastic change. Accrual Basis of accounting is the most fundamental accounting assumption which is regarded throughout the world. Thus if a person either departs or adopts the accrual basis its a change in accounting principle.
How does cash flow accounting handle depreciation?
Depreciation is a non-cash expense that matches the income generated by an asset or its useful life. When creating a statement of cash flows depreciation expense is the first item added back in.
