Accounting

What Is Double-Entry Bookkeeping?

Every transaction has equal debit and credit entries across accounts.

Detailed Explanation

Invoices debit AR and credit revenue. The system self-checks for many arithmetic errors.

Example

A $500 sale creates a $500 AR debit and $500 revenue credit.

Why It Matters

Foundation of reliable financial statements.

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