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What are the two bases of accounting used for calculating profit or loss?

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The two bases of accounting are Cash Basis of Accounting and Accrual Basis of Accounting.

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Cash Basis of Accounting: what does it mean?

Answer

Cash basis is a method of accounting in which expenses are recorded only when they are paid in cash, and incomes are recorded only when they are received in cash. Credit items are not recorded until c…

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Why is cash basis called a simple method of accounting?

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It is simple because only cash transactions are recorded. It does not require estimates or personal judgements, so it is easy to follow in businesses where most dealings are in cash.

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Which type of businesses or professionals usually follow cash basis?

Answer

Cash basis is followed by professional persons like Doctors, Lawyers, and Chartered Accountants. It is also mostly used in the Government system of accounting.

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What happens to outstanding expenses, prepaid expenses, accrued income, and income received in advance under cash basis?

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Under cash basis, no adjustments are made for outstanding expenses, prepaid expenses, accrued income, or income received in advance. These items are ignored.

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What is the main limitation of cash basis regarding profit calculation?

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Cash basis does not calculate true profit or loss because all transactions are not taken into consideration. It records only cash items, so it does not show the full picture.

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Why can cash basis lead to manipulation of profit?

Answer

There is more possibility of manipulation and frauds of profits in cash basis because profit depends only on cash receipts and payments, not on all incomes and expenses of the period.

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Is cash basis recognized under the Indian Companies Act, 2013?

Answer

No. Cash basis of accounting is not recognized under the Indian Companies Act, 2013.

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Key topics in Basis of Accounting include Meaning of Cash Basis of Accounting, Meaning of Accrual Basis of Accounting, Difference Between Cash Basis and Accrual Basis, Which Basis Should Be Followed?. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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