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What Is Accrued Revenue?

By Mike PriceUpdated Jun 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Key Points

  • Accrual accounting allows a business to record revenue before cash is collected.
  • Investigate changes in accounts receivable on the cash flow statement to evaluate real cash status.
  • Monitor allowance for doubtful accounts for signs of credit risk or uncollectible ARs.

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