Anatomy of a T-Account

A T-Account visually represents the impact transactions have on a particular account. As seen in the image, the white “T” allows space for an Account Name (at the top), Debit Side (Left), and Credit Side (Right). It’s a simple visual that helps when trying to understand the balance of an account.

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