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Normal Balances

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The normal balance of an account dictates whether a debit or credit makes the account increase or decrease.

  • debit will make it increase.
  • A credit will make it decrease.
  • credit will make it increase.
  • A debit will make it decrease.
Account TypeNormal BalanceIncreases with a...Decreases with a...
AssetDebitDebitCredit
LiabilityCreditCreditDebit
EquityCreditCreditDebit

The left side of the accounting equation has a normal debit balance.

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

The right side of the accounting equation has a normal credit balance.

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

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