Reviewed by David Kindness Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez An accrual has occurred but has not yet been paid for. This can ...

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With the accrual method, income and expenses are recorded as they occur, regardless of whether or not cash has actually changed hands. An excellent example is a sale on credit.