What does "deferring" mean?

Answer by  polo888 (29)

Deferring means allocated it in another period. For instance, deferred revenue is not recognized in this period but in a future reported period. A deferred expense is not expensed in this period but in future. This means that as you flow down to the bottom line of an income statement, it is not recognized.

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

Deferring means to set the particular thing or decision aside for the time being and wait to make the decision or action at a later time.

Answer by  Math68 (308)

It depends on what you're deferring. If you're deferring payment, it means you don't have to pay until a set time. If you're deferring interest, you're paying only principal.

Answer by  cherylb (125)

Deferred expense refers to an item that will initially be recorded as an asset but is expected to become an expense over time and/or through the normal operations of the business.