AI search summary of previous discussion: GnuCash user mailing list thread https://lists.gnucash.org/pipermail/gnucash-user/2025-March/115845.html discusses cash vs. accrual basis reporting challenges, particularly for business features like invoices/bills.
Key Comments Summary: * OP Query: User seeks true cash-basis reports (recognize income/expenses only on payment date) without altering accrual-ledger transactions, frustrated by standard reports including uncleared AR/AP splits. * Responses on Limitations: Filtering AR/AP doesn't work due to lot-links; unpaid invoices show as income prematurely. No native "cash toggle" exists—requires custom SQL reports or transaction edits. * Workarounds Suggested: Use Transaction Report with filters for payment splits only (bank-to-income on cleared lots); Advanced Reports with "Cash Basis" options (experimental); export to CSV for Excel pivots. * Dev Input: John Ralls notes accrual is core design; cash reporting needs lot-query rewrite (open bug #386533). Recent 5.x changes improve filtering but not fully GAAP cash flow. * Consensus: Avoid business features for pure cash books; use direct journal entries instead. Full fix requires report engine overhaul. Thread ends unresolved, pointing to [deactivated site] uservoice for feature votes. Regards > _______________________________________________ gnucash-user mailing list [email protected] To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
