Our Explanation of Debits and Credits describes the reasons why various accounts are debited and/or credited. For the examples we provide the logic, use T-accounts for a clearer understanding, and the appropriate general journal entries.
This Additional Explanation of Debits and Credits uses the accounting equation to show why revenue accounts are credited and expense accounts are debited. In the process you will deepen your understanding of debits, credits, and the balance sheet.
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Our visual tutorial for the topic Debits and Credits contains valuable tips for gaining a more complete understanding of when to debit and/or credit accounts. Many sample transactions are presented and each will include T-accounts and the effect on a company's trial balance.
Our bookkeeping videos will help you deepen your understanding of debits and credits, general ledger accounts, double-entry bookkeeping, adjusting entries, bank reconciliation, and more. This video training consists of 13 videos of approximately 10 minutes each.
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We created this crossword puzzle for you to learn, review, and retain terminology for the topic Debits and Credits in a more fun format.
Our Debits and Credits Cheat Sheet contains valuable tips for gaining a more complete understanding of when to debit and/or credit accounts.
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