Account Information

Account Type Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Credit

Definition

Expenses incurred but not yet paid

International Accounting Standards

IFRS IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Assets

Accruals are liabilities for goods/services received but not yet invoiced. Distinguishable from provisions.

US GAAP ASC 420 Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations

Accrued liabilities recognised when probable and estimable. Similar to IFRS but different threshold language.