A Fellow Classmate Is Confused About How Debits and Credits

question 23

Essay

A fellow classmate is confused about how debits and credits relate to the basic accounting equation. State the basic accounting equation, convert it into the expanded accounting equation, and then explain how it ties into the rules for debits and credits.

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