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Debit

A debit increases asset, expense, and drawings accounts and decreases liability, equity, and revenue accounts. 'Debit' describes a position, not good or bad.

Example

Buying supplies for cash debits Supplies.

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Debits and credits explained — A clear, practical explanation of debits and credits with a rule you can apply to any account.

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