In finance, the accrual of something such as interest or investments is the adding together of interest or different investments over a period of time.
[business]
...the accrual of funds used during construction.
...an accrual method of accounting.
accrual in British English
(əˈkruːəl)
noun
1.
the act of accruing
2.
something that has accrued
3. accounting
a charge incurred in one accounting period that has not been paid by the end of it
accrual in American English
(əˈkruəl)
noun
1.
the act or process of accruing
2.
the amount that accrues
Also acˈcruement (əˈkrumənt)
accrual in Accounting
(əkruəl)
Word forms: (regular plural) accruals
noun
(Accounting: Financial statements)
An accrual is an amount of money that is owed in one accounting period and that has not been paid by the end of it.
We have large accruals for payroll and benefit-related costs.
Liabilities, including accruals of taxes and other expense items, are deducted from total assets.
An accrual is an amount of money that is owed in one accounting period and that has not beenpaid by the end of it.
accrual basis
In other languages
accrual
British English: accrual NOUN
In finance, the accrual of something such as interest is the adding together of interest or different investments over a period of time.