Quick questions on Accrual Accounting and Balance Day Adjustments - TCE Accounting (Tasmania)

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What is reversing entries (awareness)?

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Some accruals are reversed at the start of the next period so the eventual cash payment can be recorded normally without double counting. For example, after accruing wages at 30 June, the accrual may be reversed on 1 July so that when the wages are actually paid the full payment can simply be debited to Wages expense. At TASC level the focus is on getting the balance day adjustment itself correct; reversing entries are useful background for understanding why the accrued liability does not linger.

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