A fundamental feature of the Cash Basis of Accounting is that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A fundamental feature of the Cash Basis of Accounting is that:
A. Prepaid expenses are shown as assets
B. Income is recorded only when cash is received
C. Outstanding expenses are recorded as liabilities
D. Depreciation is recorded monthly
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The cash basis recognizes revenues and expenses strictly based on the actual flow of cash, ignoring accruals.

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