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Chapter 4
Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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chart of accounts | a list of all accounts used by a business |
ledger | the grouping of accounts; also referred to as a general ledger |
double-entry accounting | a system that recognizes the different sides of business transactions as debits and credits |
T account | a visual representation of a ledger account. The T account tool is used to analyze transactions. |
normal balance | the increase side of an account; normal here means usual |
credit | an entry on the right side of an account; an agreement to pay for a purchase at a later date |
debit | an entry on the left side of an account |