glossary

Normal Balance

Normal balance refers to the side, debit or credit, on which an account typically increases. For example, assets and expenses usually have a debit normal balance, while liabilities, equity, and income usually have a credit normal balance. Understanding normal balances helps in recording transactions correctly and spotting unusual entries.

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