Debits and credits affect the accounts differently. some accounts are increased by debits. while others are increased by credits. see how debits and credits affect accounts.
Asset
- Increases - Debit Entry impact
 - Decreases-Credit Entry Impact
 
Equity     
- Decreases- Debit Entry impact
 - Increases- Credit Entry Impact
 
Liability 
- Decreases-Debit Entry impact
 - Increases- Credit Entry Impact
 
Revenue                               
- Decreases-Debit Entry impact
 - Increases- Credit Entry Impact
 
Expense                               
- Increases- Debit Entry impact
 - Decreases-Credit Entry Impact