accrual

Definitions

The accumulation or increase of something, such as interest or benefits, over a period of time.

An amount of money or other financial benefit that is periodically added to a total.

An accounting method where income and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is actually received or paid.

Examples

The company's financial report reflects the accrual of interest on its long-term debt.

We must account for the accrual of vacation days for all employees at the end of the fiscal year.

Synonyms

accumulation increase growth addition buildup increment gain

Antonyms

reduction decrease loss diminution depletion subtraction withdrawal