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Q: Is irrecoverable debt a debit or a credit?
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What is the opposite word to debt?

creditThe opposite of debit is credit. A debit is something owed. A credit is something gained.


Do you credit allowance for bad debt and debit bad debt expense?

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How will you compute the cost of debt capital?

we keyin the credit then we take out the debit.?


Can you come back from USA to your country if you have credit cards and debit cards debt?

YEs but the debt will follow


Is a credit card the same as a debt card?

the debit is your own money from your account and the credit account is borrowed


Why do bank use the term credit instead of debit?

Banks use Credit because Debit makes it sound like a debt, while credit sounds like YOU get something. If it sounds like a debt, you spend less and the bank loses money. With a credit card, the company is advancing you money on your promise to pay, a debit card means you already have the money in your account.


How do you calculate the Bad Debt Expense on the income statement report?

credit the account receivable and debit the bad debt expense.


What are the accounting journal entry to record the exchange of debt for equipment?

[Debit] Debt Account xxxx [Credit] Asset/Equipment xxxx


Is purchasesaccount debit or credit?

Purchases account is personal account in nature and basic rule for personal account is debt what comes in and credit what goes out so purchases is a debit balance as a default balance.


How to get rid of debit credit card debt?

Credit card debt doesn't go away easily or fast. It takes much effort and a lot of patience. Patience is the most important. You cannot spend any un-necessary purchases on credit or debit. Things like electronics or appliances should be avoided until debt is little or none at all.


Using the allowance method what does the journal entries do?

The journal entry to record the adjustment to the AFDA is as follows: Debit Bad Debt Expense Credit AFDA To record a write-off: Debit AFDA Credit Trade A/R To record a recovery of a previously written-off transaction: Debit Trade A/R Credit AFDA Debit Cash Credit Trade A/R


Is prepaid insurance a debit or credit?

Debit