Module I· Interview Essentials AccountingIntermediate
Question

An accrued expense of 50 is booked. Three-statement impact? Tax rate 25%.

Answer

NI -37.5; accrued liabilities +50; cash +12.5; retained earnings -37.5.

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When the accrued expense is later paid, cash and the liability both fall, with no new P&L impact.