If accounts payable have increased during a period,

A) revenues on an accrual basis are less than revenues on a cash basis
B) expenses on an accrual basis are less than expenses on a cash basis
C) expenses on an accrual basis are the same as expenses on a cash basis
D) expenses on an accrual basis are greater than expenses on a cash basis

Accounts Payable

The amount owed by a business to its suppliers or vendors for goods and services purchased on credit.

Accrual Basis

An accounting method that records income and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Expenses

Costs incurred by a business or individual in the course of generating revenue, including operational costs and overheads.