accrual vs reward

accrual

noun
  • An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose 

  • from the creditor's viewpoint, a charge incurred in one accounting period that has not been, but is to be, paid by the end of it. 

reward

noun
  • The result of an action, whether good or bad. 

  • Something of value given in return for an act. 

  • A prize promised for a certain deed or catch 

verb
  • To give a reward to or for. 

  • To recompense. 

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