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COMPANIES THAT FAIL THE $1 MILLION AVERAGE revenue test are not affected by the revenue procedure. For them, determining whether to use the cash or accrual method hinges on two issues: the material income-producing factor test and their type of entity. COMPANIES SELLING MERCHANDISE GENERALLY must use the accrual method to account for purchases and sales.
While the IRS requires some companies to use accrual accounting for tax purposes, most small businesses can choose to use either method. To better answer this question, first letâs get a working (albeit somewhat simplified) definition of each method. In cash accounting, the company recognizes revenue when it receives payment.