70% of Sri Lankan Tamils in Sri Lanka live in the Northern and Eastern provinces. Although Sri Lankan Tamils are culturally and linguistically distinct, genetic studies indicate that they are closely related to Sinhalese ethnic group in the island.
Definition: Under international financial reporting standards, a functional currency is the currency used in the primary economic environment where an entity operates. This is the environment in which an entity primarily generates and expends cash.
Cash basis vs. accrual basis accounting. The cash basis and accrual basis of accounting are two different methods used to record accounting transactions. The core underlying difference between the two methods is in the timing of transaction recordation. When aggregated over time, the results of the two methods are approximately the same. A brief description of each method follows: 1  Cash basis. 2  Revenue is recorded when cash is received from customers, and expenses are recorded when cash is paid to suppliers and employees. 3  Accrual basis.