An experse occumed in $2022,$ but it is not paid until $2023.$ Using acorad accounting, the expense should appear on:

$q,$

A$.$ the $2023$ income statement.

A$.$ the $2022$ income statement.

C$.$ whichever hcome statement the brainess prefers

D$.$ beth the $2022$ and $2023$ income statemerth.