two types of basic accounting method, homework help

two types of basic accounting method, homework help

  • There are two types of basic accounting methods; Cash Base Accounting vs. Accrual Base Accounting.  Discuss the differences between each of these methods.  Please provide the different accounting treatments (i.e. journal entries) of the following transaction for both Cash Base Accounting vs. Accrual Base Accounting:

Example: You are an accountant for a landscaping company (Grantham Landscaping LLC) and have mowed a large park for the local county government.  You charge the client $2,000 for the job.  The county agrees to pay you 6 months from the date of the service.  

Note:  This is for a discussion forum.  Only 75-150 words are needed,