Yes any thing related to future is considered as accrual so interest earned but not received yet is also an accrual.
It is considered a current asset as in it is not an account and should have a seperate t chart.
[Debit] Interest Receivable [Credit] Interest Income
An accrual bond is a fixed-interest bond which is issued at face value and repaid at the end of the maturity period along with the accrued interest.
Dr. Interest Receivable Cr. Interest Income When Collected. Dr. Cash in Bank Cr. Interest Receivable
Dr. Interest Receivable Cr. Interest Income When Collected. Dr. Cash in Bank Cr. Interest Receivable
bank interest
debit interest receivablecredit interest income
Cash, Notes Receivable, Accounts Receivable, Interest Receivable.
Interest receivable is normally a current asset as interest are normally collected within one fiscal year.
In the same period in which the sale on account occurs.
Interest accrual can be an income item or an expense item where there has not yet been a cash transaction. So, if a bank investment or a loan calls for annual interest payments, you would accrue interest each month for one-tweflth of the annual amount.
debit