Why We Need Accrual Accounting in Washington
First, let me say that the independent accounting professions promulgating “generally accepted accounting principles” (GAAP) for the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom have accrual concepts as the foundation for these principles. So, what is the accrual basis of accounting, and why should we continue to be concerned about it? Simply stated, the “cash basis” of accounting records financial transactions when income is received (by cash or ch