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Accrual Basis

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Under the accrual basis, income is recognised when it is earned and expenses are recognised when they are incurred, whether or not cash has changed hands. This matches effort with result and gives a fair picture of the period.

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Accounting principles in short, plain-language summaries: double entry, accrual, going concern and prudence, then Ind AS topics such as inventories, cash flows, events after the reporting period, income taxes, property, plant and equipment, employee benefits, government grants and foreign currency.

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