Bookkeeping

    Cash-Basis Accounting

    Definition

    An accounting method that records revenue when cash is received and expenses when cash is paid.

    Why it matters

    Simple and tax-friendly for very small businesses, but distorts economic reality once revenue exceeds ~$1M or invoicing/billing has any lag.

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