Cash vs accrual (urgent)

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I m an Auditor for a Society which is running Educational Institutions, There is uncertainity of Incomes, as the Students wont pay their Fee as and when it is Due. Thus considering the concept of Prudence, can i suggest to Account Receipts on Cash Basis and Expenses on Accrual basis??

To get Exemption U/s.12A, entity has to apply 85% of the receipts for charitable purpose. Thus if the organisation doesn't receive real Income in cash and Accrual entry is passed for Student fee receivable, from where should it satisy the 85% condition??

Early clarification is highly appreciated. Thank you

 

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Income Tax Act: For Trust:

If amount is not actually received by the Trust then, Trust management can apply to C.I.T. for allowing delayed application of such non received amount of Donation which is already credited as income on accrual basis. 

So, within 6 months' of end of such financial year i.e. relevant financial year; Trust can utilise such non received amount of donation/fees.

ACCOUNTING:

As far as accounting is concerned it must be as per "ACCRUAL" basis.. as Income tax contains provisions when amount credited is not received...(as given above)

 

Thanx Mr.DRP, but where in the Income Tax Act, its meantioned that method of accounting must be accrual?? Accrual is not mandatory, its jus recommendatory. And my query is not about accumilation of unexpended income.....its abt following of cash system for receipts and accrual for expenditure

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