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Accounting: Debits & Credits Chart

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Debits & Credits Reference Table

For calculations in finance and accounting, it can be helpful to use tools like the chart below for quick reference. This Debits & Credits table can help you always know when an item is a debit or credit, depending on its category, or account type Debits and Credits are an integral part of many assignments, courses, and competencies when it comes to business and accounting topics.

Type of AccountNormal BalanceTo IncreaseTo Decrease
    
AssetsDebitDebitCredit
LiabilitiesCreditCreditDebit
    
Stockholder's EquityCreditCreditDebit
    
Operating RevenuesCreditCreditDebit
Operating ExpensesDebitDebitCredit
    
Non Operating Revenues/ExpensesCreditCreditDebit
Non Operating Expenses/LossesDebitDebitCredit

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