Account Balance Calculation

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What is the purpose of double-entry accounting?

To ensure equal debits and credits for every transaction

In double-entry accounting, how are assets affected?

Assets are increased with debits and decreased with credits

Which side of an account represents a decrease for liabilities?

Credit side

When calculating account balance, what is done with the amounts on the credit side?

<p>They are added</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal balance for an account where increases are recorded on the credit side?

<p>Credit side</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do equal debits and credits affect the accounting equation?

<p>Keep it in balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which account type represents money owed by the company to its suppliers?

<p>Liabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a trial balance?

<p>To determine if total debits equal total credits</p> Signup and view all the answers

In accounting, when Rent Expense increases, which action is needed in terms of debits and credits?

<p>Debit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of journalizing?

<p>To identify accounts and enter financial information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following account types would typically have a credit normal balance?

<p>Liabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which account has a normal credit balance?

<p>Notes Payable</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a company wants to decrease its Accounts Payable, what action is required in terms of debits and credits?

<p>Credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Withdrawals increase, should the corresponding entry be a debit or a credit?

<p>Debit</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the trial balance provided, which account has a debit balance?

<p>Supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the posting process involve?

<p>Transferring information to the general ledger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of balance does an increase in Assets typically have in terms of debits and credits?

<p>Debit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about credits in accounting?

<p>Credits increase assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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