Cash vs accrual accounting is more than a bookkeeping choice. It changes how a retail business sees performance.
What Cash Accounting Means
Cash accounting recognizes revenue and expenses when money actually changes hands.
What Accrual Accounting Means
Accrual accounting recognizes income and expenses when they are earned or incurred, even if cash has not moved yet.
Why the Difference Matters in Retail
- Inventory timing affects cost visibility
- Payables and receivables distort short-term cash views
- Profitability can look different depending on the method
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