YES
COGS is expense account and all expenses has debit balance as default normal balance so COGS also has debit balance.
It is a contra asset account; thus, an ASSET
The account itself is not an asset, but any money credited to the account is.
Yes, bank account is an asset (provided it is not a loan or credit card account). Since a Bank account is a place where we deposit and keep money, it can be considered an asset. (And this is only as long as you have cash in your account. If your account balance is 0 it is not an asset)
The transaction would increase an asset account and increase a liability account?
COGS is expense account and all expenses has debit balance as default normal balance so COGS also has debit balance.
It is a contra asset account; thus, an ASSET
The account itself is not an asset, but any money credited to the account is.
Yes, bank account is an asset (provided it is not a loan or credit card account). Since a Bank account is a place where we deposit and keep money, it can be considered an asset. (And this is only as long as you have cash in your account. If your account balance is 0 it is not an asset)
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The transaction would increase an asset account and increase a liability account?
Yes, a checking account is definitely considered an asset because it holds cash, which is one of the most liquid forms of assets. Understanding basic financial concepts like this is essential for personal growth and skills development—especially in areas like money management, budgeting, and financial planning. The more we improve our financial literacy, the better equipped we are for long-term success. For more information: nsda.portal.gov.bd/site/page/92fd3b71-62de-43d9-b291-f80855dab52b
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Expense accounts should always be debit balances. The only exception is when you are recording discounts received on purchases in a separate account than the COGS account used for purchases. Discounts should be shown as a COGS account so that it is netted against purchases, and will have a credit balance. But even in this case, the total of all COGS accounts should be a debit balance.
Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset account and show in the asset section of the Balance Sheet. It is called contra-asset account because contrary to any asset account Acc. Dep. is a credit type of account. The offset of Accumulated depreciation is to Debit the expense account Depreciation.
No, it is an owner's equity account.
Account receivable is an asset