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In a journal entry, which account is debited when recording an expense?

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In a journal entry, which account is debited when recording an expense?
  1. Asset account
  2. Liability account
  3. Equity account
  4. Expense account

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a journal entry, which account is debited when recording an expense?
  • Step 1: Understand that an expense is something you spend money on.
  • Step 2: Know that in accounting, we use accounts to track money.
  • Step 3: Identify the specific expense you are recording (e.g., rent, utilities).
  • Step 4: In your journal entry, you will write down the amount of the expense.
  • Step 5: To record this expense, you will 'debit' the expense account associated with it.
  • Step 6: Remember, debiting an expense account increases the total expenses.
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