Difference between Accumulation and Accrual

What is the difference between Accumulation and Accrual?

Accumulation as a noun is the act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated, or that which is accumulated; as, an accumulation of earth, of sand, of evils, of wealth, of honors. while Accrual as a noun is an increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose

Accumulation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated, or that which is accumulated; as, an accumulation of earth, of sand, of evils, of wealth, of honors. The concurrence of several titles to the same proof. The continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or savings. (investment) The action of experienced investors buying an asset from inexperienced investors when the price of the asset is low.

Accrual

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purposea charge incurred in one accounting period that has not been paid by the end of it.

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