# What's the difference between accrual and cash bookkeeping?

Accrual and Cash Bookkeeping

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- Posted at: almost 8 years ago
- Net upvotes: 2


## Comments
### Comment 1

Cash bookkeeping only looks at when money enters or leaves a bank account. Accrual bookkeeping is a more sophisticated approach that records when the money was earned or owed. Most larger companies use accrual and Pilot does accrual from day one so there’s no painful transition later.



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- Posted at: almost 8 years ago
- Author title: Marketing Manager




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[Bookkeeping Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/bookkeeping-services)

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