Explain the Rules for Debits and Credits

question 147

Essay

Explain the rules for debits and credits. Use the accounting equation as a basis for your explanation and indicate the specific rules for debits and credits as they apply to the various accounts. Your answer should include the rules for all types of accounts affecting owner's equity.

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