Discussion: Cash, Accrual, Revenue, and Debt
In a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following:
• Select two different types of HCOs and comment on the most positive and most negative effects of using the cash versus accrualaccounting method for the business. Additionally, include the effect of the choices on revenue recognition and matching principles.
• Compare and contrast the following items, pointing out their key elements:
o Gross revenue and net revenue
o Patient service revenue and other revenue
o Charity care and bad debt losses on the income sheet.