Compensation Glossary
Welcome to ERI SalaryExpert's compensation glossary, your resource for commonly used terms, formulas, and phrases related to compensation.
Cash Basis Compensation
Cash basis compensation implies two things. The first is that the person is paid cash and not in kind, such as room and board or transportation. The second is that the company records labor expenses as they occur or are paid, and not as accrued.
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