Provide a Definition of Each of the Following Accounting Terms

question 10

Essay

Provide a definition of each of the following accounting terms.
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Definitions:

Rental Income

Earnings generated from leasing out property or equipment, recorded as income by the property owner or lessor.

Normal Balance

The aspect of an account, be it on the debit or credit side, designated for recording increments to the account.

Credit

An accounting entry that increases a liability or equity account, or decreases an asset or expense account.

Adjusting Entry

An entry made in the accounts to reflect a correct amount of revenues and expenses for a specific period before preparing the financial statements.