Under accrual accounting, expenses are recognised when:
ACash is paid
BIncurred, regardless of payment timingCORRECT
CThe year ends
DAn audit is done
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Accruals concept: expenses are matched to the related revenue and recognised when incurred, not when paid.
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