What is 'deferral account' in SAP SRD-FIN-COR - FIN-Cost and Revenue?

deferral account - Overview

• Component: SRD-FIN-COR

• Component Name: FIN-Cost and Revenue

• Description: An account to which revenue or expenses are posted before the revenue is recognized.

deferral account - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Deferral accounts are used in SAP to record the deferral of costs or revenues. They are used to recognize costs or revenues that have been incurred or earned, but not yet paid or received. This allows for a more accurate representation of the company’s financial position. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Deferral accounts are used in SAP to record the deferral of costs or revenues. When a cost or revenue is incurred or earned, but not yet paid or received, it is recorded in a deferral account. The deferral account is then used to track the amount of money that has been deferred and when it will be paid or received. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using deferral accounts in SAP, it is important to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and tracked. This will help ensure that the company’s financial position is accurately represented. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all transactions are properly reconciled with the general ledger. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Deferral accounts are part of the SRD-FIN-COR FIN-Cost and Revenue Accounting component in SAP. This component also includes other features such as cost centers, profit centers, and cost elements. Additionally, this component also includes features such as budgeting and forecasting, as well as reporting and analysis tools.