I. əˈkrüəl also aˈ- noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: accrue (I) + -al
1. : the action or process of accruing
2.
a. : something that accrues ; especially : an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific item (as taxes, interest, or anticipated expenses)
b. : something that has accrued during a specified period
II. adjective
Etymology: accrual , noun
: relating to or being a method of accounting that recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred regardless of when cash is received or disbursed