accruals basis
noun[S]
ACCOUNTINGukus(alsoaccrual basis)the accruals basis
(alsothe accrual(s) method);(alsothe accrual(s) principle)
amethodused inaccountingin whichamountsofmoneyarerecordedat thetimesomething isboughtorsold,althoughpaymentsmay notyethave been made orreceived:
While thefullaccrualsbasisisundoubtedlyprudent, webelievethere is morecommerciallogicinaccountingfor suchcostson anearningsbasis.
accrualbasisaccounting
on an accruals basis
using theaccrualsbasisofaccounting:
Thecostsarechargedon anaccrualsbasis.
See also
matchingnoun