Accrual vs Cash Accounting

Accrual vs Cash accounting for contractors. Learn why accrual is better for tracking real project profitability and WIP.

Calculation Formula

Accrual Income = Work Performed (Revenue) - Costs Incurred (Expense)

Real Contractor Example

On Dec 31, you finish a $10k job but haven't been paid. In accrual, you have $10k income. In cash, you have $0.

Put This Into Practice

Knowing the definition is step one. RemodelFin tracks this in real time on every job — no spreadsheets.