Mention rules of Debiting and Crediting with suitable examples.
Debiting and crediting are fundamental principles used in double-entry bookkeeping to record financial transactions. These principles help maintain the balance and accuracy of accounts. Here are the rules of debiting and crediting with suitable examples:
1. Debit Rule:
- Debit the receiver, increase in assets, or expenses.
- Debit the accounts on the left side of the ledger.
- Debit entries are recorded on the left side of the T-account.
Example 1: Cash Purchase
Suppose a company purchases...