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Accrual AccountingSystem where revenues and expenses are recognized when earned or incurred, not when cash is exchanged.Prepaid ExpensesPayments made in advance for goods or services, recorded as assets until consumed or expired.Rent ExpenseCost recognized over time for using property or space, often adjusted from prepaid amounts.SuppliesAssets purchased for future use in operations, later expensed as they are consumed.Supplies ExpenseAmount representing the cost of supplies used during a period, calculated by subtracting ending supplies from beginning balance.Unearned RevenueLiability created when cash is received before goods or services are delivered to customers.RevenueIncome earned from providing goods or services, recognized when performance obligations are satisfied.Accrued ExpensesObligations for expenses incurred but not yet paid, recorded as liabilities until settled.Accrued LiabilityBalance sheet account representing amounts owed for expenses recognized but unpaid at period end.Accounts ReceivableAsset representing amounts owed by customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.DepreciationSystematic allocation of the cost of a long-term asset over its useful life to expense.Depreciation ExpensePortion of an asset's cost recognized as expense in each period to reflect usage or wear.Accumulated DepreciationContra asset account showing total depreciation taken on an asset, reducing its book value.Net Book ValueAmount calculated by subtracting accumulated depreciation from an asset's original cost.