Installment Method Versus Accrual Basis Accounting In the accrual basis approach, all revenue from a sale can be recognized from the first transaction, without accounting for the risk associated with deferred payments. The installment method offers a more conservative approach to revenue recognition.
An instalment sale agreement between you and a credit provider allows you to buy a vehicle or asset using the principal debt, which you repay by means of regular instalments over an agreed period, with fees and interest.
Tax Deferral (for the seller): One of the most compelling reasons to consider an installment sale is the ability to defer capital gains tax.