Transition to Accrual Accounting

This technical note and manual addresses the following main questions: 1. What is accrual accounting? 2. What are the reasons for moving from cash to accrual accounting? 3. What are the differences between accrual accounting and accrual budgeting? 4. What are the main steps to be taken in moving fro...

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Main Author: Khan, Abdul
Other Authors: Mayes, Stephen
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2009
Series:Technical Notes and Manuals
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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