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Accrual vs cash accounting

Choosing accrual or cash accounting changes how revenue and expenses appear in monthly reports.

Cash accounting records activity when money moves. Accrual accounting records activity when earned or incurred.

Most growing teams use accrual-style insights to understand period performance more accurately.

TallyClaw onboarding aligns bookkeeping workflows so reporting treatment is consistent each month.

Next step

Align your bookkeeping method with monthly reporting

Frequently asked questions

Can we switch methods later?

Potentially, but method changes should be coordinated with your accountant or tax advisor.

Which method is easier in QBO?

Both are supported, but process discipline matters more than software settings.

Related in bookkeeping glossary

Accounts payable aging

AP aging shows unpaid vendor bills by age bucket to help manage cash timing and obligations.

Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue is payment received before revenue is recognized according to service delivery timing.

Month-end close

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Bank reconciliation

Definition of bank reconciliation and how it supports trustworthy financial records.

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