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M3D1: Accrual Basis Financial Statements

Prior to discussion activity you should:

Read Chapters 7 and 8

Presenting a Typical Income Statement (Links to an external site.)

Review module 3 power point slides

Watch Video: Balance Sheet and Income Statement Relationship [3.40 mins] (Links to an external site.)

Please discuss the following:

Describe the primary differences between the cash basis and accrual basis of accounting. Which accounting method provides more useful information on the financial statements? Additionally, provide an example of a revenue or expense transaction under each methodology that supports your position.

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Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using the discussion board rubric. Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 20% of your final course grade.

Links:

https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/core-finance/accounting-and-financial-stateme/financial-statements-tutorial/v/balance-sheet-and-income-statement-relationship