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Business Definition for: cash basis accounting
cash basis accounting
method of recognizing revenue and expenses when cash is received or disbursed rather than when earned or incurred. A service business not dealing in inventory has the option of using the cash basis or accrual basis. Individual taxpayers preparing their tax returns are essentially on the cash basis.
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