With the instalment sales method revenue is recognized at the point where cash is collected as opposed to when the sale occurs. That way gross profit is deferred and recognized proportionately to the collection of receivables. This method of accounting can only be used in cases where “the collection of the sale price is not reasonably assured” (APB 10).
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