ACCRUAL Definition

ACCRUAL is the recognition of revenue when earned or expenses when incurred regardless of when cash is received or disbursed.

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EVIDENCE, in accounting, includes written and electronic information (e.g. checks, records of electronic fund transfers, invoices, contracts, and other information) that permits the auditor to reach conclusions through reasoning.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CONFIRMATION REQUEST is a confirmation sent to the client's bank or other financial institution asking the bank to confirm directly to the auditor information about balances at a particular date.

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