Learning about Debits (abbreviated DR) and Credits (abbreviated CR) can be confusing. However, if you keep in mind that Debits increase Asset and Expense accounts and decrease Liabilities, Equity Accounts, and Revenue Accounts, you’ll be half way there to understanding Debits and Credits.

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