First of all determine that which account need correction, after that find out the correct journal entry and after that rectify the wrong transaction accordingly.
account or accounting equation
Reversing the JE
if journal entry is misclassified to some other account then it is required to re-classify the journal entry for correct impact or record purposes.
[Debit] Utility bill account xxxx [Credit] Cash / bank account xxxx
Yes for compound journal entry at least more than one debit and credit account is required.
account or accounting equation
Reversing the JE
Matching" in accounting means to make an entry in the journal
if journal entry is misclassified to some other account then it is required to re-classify the journal entry for correct impact or record purposes.
Dr - Account Receivable $7800.00 Cr - Income ($7800.00)
[Debit] Utility bill account xxxx [Credit] Cash / bank account xxxx
Yes for compound journal entry at least more than one debit and credit account is required.
The purpose of the closing entry is to bring the temporary journal account balances to zero for the next accounting period, which aids in keeping the accounts reconciled.
According to my understanding and my study in accounting, the reversal of journal entry merely is for the opening balances for a new year of accounting period
The journal entry is the accounting entry which lists the goods that are bought on credit.
[Debit] Debt Account xxxx [Credit] Asset/Equipment xxxx
Recording of a transaction in an accounting journal, such as the General Journal. The journal entry has equal debit and credit amounts, and it usually includes a one-sentence explanation of the purpose of the transaction is called journal entry.