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Cash Versus Accrual Accounting (Completed)

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Instructor: Robert K Minniti
Begin Time:  11:00am Pacific Time
12:00pm Mountain Time
1:00pm Central Time
2:00pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit:  2 hours for CPAs

This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts of Cash versus accrual accounting and when each type of accounting can or must be used. We will review the two different accounting methods and consider the different accounting principles that need to be applied. Examples of accounting transactions will be reviewed and discussed

Who Should Attend
This course would be appropriate for, CPAs, CMAs, CGMAs, CIAs, CFEs, CFOs, CEOs, employees, staff accountants, managers, and anyone who is interested in obtaining a basic understanding of cash basis versus accrual basis accounting.

Topics Covered

  • Cash Accounting
  • Accrual Accounting
  • Accounting Transactions
  • Matching Principle
  • Revenue Recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between accrual-basis accounting and cash-basis accounting
  • Identify the revenue recognition principle
  • Identify the matching principle

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None

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