differential

The difference between the actual rent paid and the straight-line rent reported, calculated as:

(actual rent paid - straight-line rent)

The differential is either an accrual (positive difference) or deferral (negative difference) that must be recorded in the general ledger. GAAP states that accruals and deferrals must be recognized in the financial statements.

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