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.
This 14-question quiz is a fast way to assess your understanding of the Debits and Credits Explanation. It's also a great warmup for our Quick Tests.
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.
Our Bookkeeping Study Guide captures the most important concepts associated with bookkeeping. Whether you are just learning or you want to refresh your skills, this guide will be a great assist on your bookkeeping journey.
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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.
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.
This graded 30-question test measures your understanding of the topic Debits and Credits. Discover which concepts you need to study further and enhance your long-term retention. All of our quick tests can be taken online and/or printed.
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Pass our 40-question exam to demonstrate that you have mastered debits and credits, double-entry, and the accrual method of accounting. As you use the AccountingCoach materials to prepare for the exam, you will gain a deeper understanding. This will lead to a new level of confidence and less need to memorize.
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