Discussions with your peers are a critical part of this course. Your posts should comprise at least one well-developed paragraph and be written in a professional manner, exhibit careful thought and logical reasoning, and provide evidence for your position. In addition to references from assigned readings, the supporting information should be recent (within 5 years) and from reputable resources or research. Original post: Consider the various questions posed in the Test Your Knowledge assignment. The accrual method of accounting is the only acceptable method within GAAP. One reason for this is that it is less susceptible to manipulation. In the discussion board, provide three examples of how an organization would be able to manipulate earnings if cash basis accounting were allowed.. Finkler, S., Ward, D., & Calabrese, T. (2018). Accounting fundamentals for health care management (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning