what is the difference between accrual and provision

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what is the difference between accrual and provision..

Answer / puneet

Accrual is income earned but not received or expenses incurred but not spent. Provision is making provision from the profit for a specified or known expense which is to be met in unknown future.

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what is the difference between accrual and provision..

Answer / harish singh bisht

Accrual is income earned but not received or expenses
incurred but not spent. Provision is making provision from
the profit for a specified or known expense pertaining to
the current year. Which may or may not incure in future.
(eg. Prov for Bad Debts, income tax)

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