Cash Basis vs. Accrual Basis Accounting
Differentiate between cash-basis accounting and accrual-basis
accounting. Why is accrual-basis accounting the preferred method
for most businesses? The Internal Revenue Service requires all
companies with sales over $5,000,000 to use the accrual-basis of
accounting for income tax reporting purposes. Why?
Differentiate between cash basis accounting and
accrual basis accounting. Why do more businesses use accrual basis?
What are some of the accounting principles and concepts that
influence the four financial statements all business organization
create each financial period?
Distinguish between cash-basis accounting and accrual-basis
accounting. Why is accrual-basis accounting accept-able for most
businesses and the cash-basis unacceptable in the preparation of an
income statement and a balance sheet?
What is the difference between the cash basis and the accrual
basis of accounting? Why is the accrual basis of accounting
generally preferred over the cash basis?
Why do accountants use the accrual-basis method
instead of the cash basis method of accounting? What are
some of the benefits of using accrual accounting?
Explain the difference between the cash-basis of accounting and
the accrual-basis of accounting. Are adjusting entries necessary in
both methods? Explain.
Many sole proprietorships and small businesses use cash basis
accounting; however, accrual basis accounting is the method of
accounting most corporations and professionals are required to use
by Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB). Explain 4 reasons
why corporations are required to use accrual basis accounting
compared to cash basis accounting.