An accrual is an accounting estimate of a liability for expenses not yet invoiced or requested for payment at the time the accounts are prepared, presenting a more accurate financial snapshot.
An accrued expense is a cost that has been incurred but not yet paid. These are obligations that a company must pay out in the future for services or goods that have already been received.
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