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