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
A journal debit is an accounting entry that increases an asset or expense account, or decreases a liability or equity account. It is recorded on the left side of a journal entry and reflects the outflow of resources or the recognition of costs. In double-entry accounting, every debit must have a corresponding credit entry to maintain the 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
account or accounting equation
A journal debit is an accounting entry that increases an asset or expense account, or decreases a liability or equity account. It is recorded on the left side of a journal entry and reflects the outflow of resources or the recognition of costs. In double-entry accounting, every debit must have a corresponding credit entry to maintain the 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
[Debit] Debt Account xxxx [Credit] Asset/Equipment xxxx
The journal entry is the accounting entry which lists the goods that are bought on credit.