The IRS allows you to calculate your tax bill using one of two tax accounting methods. The more common of the two methods for individual taxpayers is the cash method. However, most businesses prepare ...

When compared to cash accounting, the accrual method provides a more accurate picture of the economic condition of a construction project. In the cash method, you book revenue when you receive it and ...

The IRS has issued new guidance on automatic accounting method changes. Revenue Procedure 2009-39 provides certain additions, modifications and clarifications to Revenue Procedures 2008-52 and 97-27 ...

Full cost (FC) accounting allows companies to capitalize all operating expenses related to locating new oil and gas reserves, regardless of the outcome.

Accrual basis accounting is typically the preferred method, but cash basis accounting may work for very small businesses. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Taxpayers that fail the gross receipts test are not eligible for the new rules governing inventory accounting. The $25 million threshold will be indexed annually for inflation; the 2025 amount is $31 ...

Editor’s Note: The 2017 tax reform legislation provides that the cash method of accounting can be used by taxpayers that satisfy the gross receipts test regardless of whether the purchase, production ...

Learn how double-entry accounting records transactions twice, ensuring balance and accuracy by showing both a credit and a ...

In Rev. Proc. 2023-24, the IRS on Thursday provided a comprehensive, updated list of changes in tax accounting methods to which the automatic change procedures in Rev. Proc. 2015-13, as subsequently ...

The Internal Revenue Service has issued new rules for obtaining its consent for a change in the method of accounting. Revenue Procedure 2011-14 provides the current procedures for obtaining automatic ...

Restaurant accounting has specific needs and features. Here's a look at restaurant accounting methods and expenses, how tips factor in, and more.