is a basis of accounting under which transactions and other events are recognized when they occur (and not only when cash or its equivalent is received or paid). Therefore, the transactions and events are recorded in the accounting records and recognized in the financial statements of the periods to which they relate. The elements recognized under accrual accounting are assets, liabilities, net assets/equity, revenue and expenses. Thus under the accrual basis of accounting revenues are generally reported in the fiscal year that they are earned, regardless of when payment is received, and expenses are recognized in the fiscal year they are incurred, regardless of when payment is made.