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3. Chapter. The Double-Entry Framework. 1. Define the parts of a T account. The T Account. SHAPED LIKE a “T” . Debit. Credit. The T Account. Debit means Left. Credit means Right. Debit. Credit. The T Account. Abbreviation for Debit. Dr. Cr. Abbreviation for Credit.
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3 Chapter The Double-Entry Framework
1 Define the parts of a T account.
The T Account SHAPED LIKE a “T” Debit Credit
The T Account Debitmeans Left Creditmeans Right Debit Credit
The T Account Abbreviation for Debit Dr. Cr. Abbreviation for Credit
The T Account Account Name CASH Dr. Cr.
The T Account • Every T account has an increase side and a decrease side • Some accounts increase on the debit side and some accounts increase on the credit side
2 Foot and balance a T account.
Balancing a T Account STEP #2: Find the balance by finding the difference between the debit and credit totals. $3,500 debit footing – 3,130 credit footing $ 370 balance
Balancing a T Account STEP #1 FOOT THE DEBIT AND CREDIT SIDES CASH To “Foot” means to Total 1,200 300 200 50 80 200 300 650 150 2,000 500 570 430 3,500 FOOTING FOOTING 3,130
Balancing A T Account The balance is written on the side with the larger total. CASH 2,000 500 570 430 1,200 300 200 50 80 200 300 650 150 3,500 BALANCE 370 3,130
3 Describe the effects of debits and credits on specific types of accounts.
Rule #1 In every transaction, debits must equal credits.
4 Use T accounts to analyze transactions.
Example Purchased office supplies for $800 cash.
1st STEP Identify the accounts that are affected. CASH OFFICE SUPPLIES
2nd STEP Classify these accounts as assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, revenues, or expenses. ASSET CASH OFFICE SUPPLIES ASSET
3rd STEP Identify the location of the accounts in the accounting equation and/or the owner’s equity umbrella—left or right. CASH OFFICE SUPPLIES – – + + DR. CR. DR. CR.
Debits = Credits OFFICE SUPPLIES CASH DR. CR. DR. CR. – + – + 800 800
Example Purchased equipment on account for $3,000.
1st STEP Identify the accounts that are affected. EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
2nd STEP Classify these accounts as assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, revenues, or expenses. LIABILITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSET EQUIPMENT
3rd STEP Identify the location of the accounts in the accounting equation and/or the owner’s equity umbrella—left or right. EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DR. + CR. DR. CR. – – +
Debits = Credits EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DR. CR. DR. CR. – 3,000 + – + 3,000
Example Mary Adams, the owner, invested $25,000 in the business.
Debits = Credits CASH M. ADAMS, CAPITAL DR. CR. DR. CR. 25,000 + – – + 25,000
Example Mary withdrew $1,500 for personal expenses.
Debits = Credits M. ADAMS, DRAWING CASH DR. CR. DR. CR. + – + – 1,500 1,500
Example Mary performed services and received $4,500 in cash.
Debits = Credits CASH CONSULTING FEES DR. CR. DR. CR. + – + – 4,500 4,500
Example Mary performed $6,000 of services on account.
Debits = Credits ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONSULTING FEES DR. CR. DR. CR. + + – – 6,000 6,000 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE INSTEAD OF CASH
Example Mary Adams paid her assistant $750 in wages.
Debits = Credits WAGES EXPENSE CASH DR. CR. DR. CR. + + – – 750 750
Summary • Debits and credits • #1 Rule • Debits always equal credits • Use the umbrella • Start with what happened to cash