Definition:

  • an accounting method for expressing the effects of a transaction on accounts
  • The debited accounts are written first (on top) with the amounts recorded in the left column
  • Total debits equal total credits

Accounts

TypeAccountDr/cr
Assets
Current Assets
CashDr
Accounts ReceivableDr
InventoryDr
Prepaid ExpensesDr
SuppliesDr
Non-current Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)Dr
Accumulated Depreciation (Contra-Asset)Cr
Intangible AssetsDr
InvestmentsDr
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts PayableCr
Salaries PayableCr
Interest PayableCr
Unearned RevenueCr
Taxes PayableCr
Non-current Liabilities
Notes Payable (Long-term)Cr
Bonds PayableCr
Equity
Common StockCr
Additional Paid-in CapitalCr
Retained EarningsCr
DividendsDr
Revenue
Sales RevenueCr
Service RevenueCr
Interest RevenueCr
Gain on Sale of AssetsCr
Expenses
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)Dr
Salaries ExpenseDr
Rent ExpenseDr
Utilities ExpenseDr
Insurance ExpenseDr
Depreciation ExpenseDr
Interest ExpenseDr
Loss on Sale of AssetsDr
Contra-Asset Accounts
Accumulated DepreciationCr
Allowance for Doubtful AccountsCr
Contra-Revenue Accounts
Sales Returns and AllowancesDr
Sales DiscountsDr