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Questions
Distinguish between Receipt and Income.
Give one difference between Receipt and Income.
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Solution
| S. No. | Basis of Distinction | Receipt | Income |
| 1. | Meaning | It means money received. | It means revenue earned. |
| 2. | Nature | It is actually received. | It may be actually received or accrued. |
| 3. | Period | It may relate to the current year, the previous year or the future year. | It always relates to the current year. |
| 4. | Accounting treatment | It is shown in the Receipts and Payment Account. | It is shown in the Income and Expenditure Account. |
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