Acumatica Cash Basis Reporting Overview – Powered by Sprinterra

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For organizations that operate on a cash basis or require cash basis financial reporting alongside standard accrual accounting, Sprinterra’s Cash Basis add-on for Acumatica provides a powerful, automated solution. It bridges the gap between Acumatica’s native accrual functionality and real-time cash-based financial visibility without disrupting daily operations.

This article offers an overview of how the module works, its implementation, benefits, and ideal use cases.

Why Cash Basis?

While Acumatica is inherently an accrual-based system, many businesses – especially in industries like construction, property management, or those subject to specific regulatory or banking requirements – need the ability to generate cash basis reports. These are especially important for:

  • Loan applications requiring cash flow-based reporting

  • Compliance with tax rules for companies under ~$25 million in revenue

  • Clients operating multiple entities, some under cash, others under accrual

  • Situations where manual transformation from accrual to cash basis reporting is inefficient or error-prone

Sprinterra’s Cash Basis module addresses this by automating what is traditionally a manual process and converting accrual entries into cash basis entries in a parallel ledger.

How It Works

Dual-Ledger Approach

The module functions by automatically creating a parallel cash basis ledger that translates standard accrual transactions in real time. Here’s how it works:

  1. Accrual Transactions: As users transact normally (AP bills, AR invoices, payments), entries are posted to Acumatica’s accrual ledger.

  2. Cash Trigger Detection: The module detects when cash is impacted.

  3. Cash Entry Creation: At that point, a corresponding cash basis entry is created in the cash ledger. No manual conversion is needed.

  4. Reporting: Users can run cash basis reports by pointing standard or custom reports (e.g., Velixo) to the cash ledger instead of the accrual one.

“It’s a low-impact, behind-the-scenes automation that doesn’t change how users transact. It just delivers accurate cash basis entries and reporting.” – Sprinterra team

Key Features

  • Automated cash ledger generation

  • Seamless integration with Acumatica’s native financial modules

  • Works with tools like Velixo for financial reporting

  • Fully compatible with multi-branch or multi-entity setups

  • Pay-by-line support for detailed account-level visibility

  • Flexible mapping to handle unique reporting requirements

Important Setup Considerations

  • Step 1: An AP bill is created and posted in July

    • Accrual Ledger: Expense is recognized in July

    • Cash Ledger: No entry is made

  • Step 2: Payment is made in August

    • Cash Ledger: Now recognizes both cash outflow and expense in August

This automated behavior allows for true cash-based financial statements, accurately reflecting when cash is actually spent or received.

Use Case Example: AP Bill and Payment Flow

To ensure accurate results, some key configurations are necessary:

  • Enable “Pay-by-Line”: It is recommended for maintaining full detail in the cash ledger, specifically for multi-line AP/AR documents.

  • Branch-Specific Setup: You can choose which branches or entities should use the cash basis ledger.

  • Initial Ledger Creation: A one-time setup creates the new cash ledger and mapping structure.

“For best results, enable pay-by-line from the start. Even if the client is currently on accrual. It preserves flexibility if they later choose to switch to or also use cash basis reporting.” – Sprinterra team

Licensing & Implementation

Sprinterra’s approach isn’t limited by a set of canned reports. Instead, users (or their partners) can:

  • Create custom financial reports using Velixo, ARM reports, or GI-based exports

  • Choose which ledger to report from, either accrual or cash

  • Tailor reporting to client-specific formats, even if those vary by entity

“It’s not about shipping five standard reports. It’s about giving you complete access to the cash basis data so you can build exactly what your clients need.”– Sprinterra team.

Reporting Flexibility

  • License Fee: Fulfilled by Acumatica, pricing is available on the Acumatica’s price list

  • Implementation Fee: Contact Sprinterra at [email protected]

Timeline: Most implementations are completed in 3–4 weeks, depending on client responsiveness. Some may be completed in as little as 2 weeks.

Summary: Why Choose Sprinterra’s Cash Basis Module?

✔️ Automates cash basis entries with no user disruption

✔️ Provides clean dual-ledger reporting for cash and accrual

✔️ Supports diverse financial reporting requirements

✔️ Integrates seamlessly with Acumatica and Velixo or other custom reporting

✔️ Ideal for multi-entity, construction, or property management firms

✔️ Low maintenance, scalable, and implementation-friendly

Whether your clients are switching from Sage, managing mixed-accounting entities, or simply seeking better cash visibility, Sprinterra’s Cash Basis solution is a modern, Acumatica-native way to meet those needs both efficiently and accurately.

Why Sprinterra

Acumatica’s Cash Basis Reporting Module by Sprinterra has already been implemented for dozens of Acumatica customers across industries. By automating a traditionally manual process, it helps finance teams close the books faster, stay compliant, and make better-informed decisions.

If you want to step into the new fiscal year with clarity, compliance, and confidence – this is the solution to consider.

Contact Sprinterra today or email us at [email protected] to schedule a demo.

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Does This Change How Users Interact?

No. Daily AP/AR processes remain the same – the cash ledger updates automatically.

Is It Retroactive?

It works best when enabled from day one. Retroactive setup is possible but may lose detail if pay-by-line wasn’t enabled.

Can This Help with Cash Flow Forecasting?

It doesn’t replace Acumatica’s forecasting tools but ensures your reports reflect true cash movement.

How Long Does it Take to Implement?

On average, 3–4 weeks, depending on client readiness.