Debits and Credits (Outline)

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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.

Part 1Introduction to Debits and Credits, What Is an Account?, Double-Entry Accounting, Debits & Credits
Part 2T–accounts, Journal Entries, When Cash Is Debited and Credited
Part 3Normal Balances, Revenues & Gains are Usually Credited, Expenses & Losses are Usually Debited, Permanent & Temporary Accounts
Part 4Bank's Debits & Credits, Bank's Balance Sheet, Recap
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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.

Part 1Introduction, Pertinent Facts Relating to Debits and Credits
Part 2Normal Debit and Credit Balances for the Accounts, Examples of Debits and Credits in a Sole Proprietorship
Part 3Examples of Debits and Credits in a Corporation
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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.

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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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