3.6 Double-Entry Accounting
At least two accounts are affected by each transaction, hence the system is referred to as double-entry accounting.
1. Accounts: Balance Sheet
Asset =
Debit to increase | Credit to decrease | |
Normal Balance
Liabilities + Equity
Debit to decrease | Credit to increase | Debit to decrease | Credit to increase | |
Normal Balance Normal Balance
Not only must the accounting equation be in balance, but the sum of the debit balances must equal the sum of the credit balances.
2. Accounts: Income Statement
Income (Incl. Revenue) Expense
Debit to decrease | Credit to increase | Debit to increase | Credit to decrease | |


