an entity is converting its accrual-based accounting records to a cash basis. The amount of $53 000 (including $7000 depreciation) was shown as "Other expenses' in the statement of Profit or Loss. On inspection of the statement of financial position, you find that the beginning and closing balances for "Prepaid expenses" were $13 000 and $15 000 respectively. Also the beginning and closing balances of accrued expenses were $5000 and $11,000 respectively. Required a) What is the actual amount of cash paid for other expenses during the period? b) compare the cash basis of accounting with the accrual basis of accounting. c) Assess the information benefits of both accounting approaches.

an entity is converting its accrual-based accounting records to a cash basis. The amount of $53 000 (including $7000 depreciation) was shown as "Other expenses' in the statement of Profit or Loss. On inspection of the statement of financial position, you find that the beginning and closing balances for "Prepaid expenses" were $13 000 and $15 000 respectively. Also the beginning and closing balances of accrued expenses were $5000 and $11,000 respectively. Required a) What is the actual amount of cash paid for other expenses during the period? b) compare the cash basis of accounting with the accrual basis of accounting. c) Assess the information benefits of both accounting approaches.

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