Which of the following accounting methods would discourage government managers to manipulate cash payments to suppliers in order to "manage" the reported surplus or deficit?

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The accrual basis accounting system records expenses when they are incurred even if the actual payment to suppliers has not yet been made. This makes it difficult for government managers to manipulate cash payments to suppliers in order to manage the reported surplus or deficit because the expenses are recorded when they are incurred, regardless of when they are paid.

Which of the Following Accounting Methods Would Discourage Government Managers