Why would a company use cash basis and convert to accrual basis? For example, see question below.
A company records items on the cash basis throughout the year and converts to an accrual basis for year-end reporting. Its cash-basis net income for the year is $70,000. The company has gathered the following comparative Balance Sheet information:
Beginning of year End of year
Accounts payable $ 3,000 $ 1,000
Unearned revenue 300 500
Wages payable 300 400
Prepaid rent 1,200 1,500
Accounts receivable 1,400 600
What amount should the company report as its accrual-based net income for the current year?
A. $68,800
B. $70,200
C. $71,200
D. $73,200