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Outstanding liabilities has credit balance as normal balance but it can also be debit balance in case outstanding liabilities has paid more than actual amount of liabilities.

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What is outstanding liabilities?

The outstanding liabilities are which are not paid yet. These outstanding liabilities are due on company's balance sheet and we have to pay them. Muhammad Asif MBA (Finance)


Is a debit required for a decrease in liabilities?

Yes. Liabilities have credit balances, so a debit will reduce a credit balance.


Is liability a debit or credit balance?

All liabilities has credit balance as normal balance that’s why shown under liabilities side of balance sheet as well while all assets has debit balance.


Is a liability a credit or a debit?

All liabilities has credit balance as normal balance that’s why shown under liabilities side of balance sheet as well while all assets has debit balance.


Is a debit balance favourable?

A debit balance is generally not considered favorable in accounting, as it typically indicates that liabilities exceed assets or that expenses surpass revenues. In personal finance, a debit balance on a credit account can imply that the account holder has outstanding debt. However, in certain contexts, such as a company's asset accounts, a debit balance can be favorable if it reflects valuable assets. Overall, the interpretation depends on the specific financial context.


What account have normal debit balance?

all fixed assets a/c have a debit balance normally


Are decreases in liabilities recorded as debits or credits?

Debits. Liabilities have credit balances so a debit will reduce such a balance.


Is the normal balance side of a liability account the debit side?

Normal balance of all liabilities accounts are credit side while debit balance is of all expenses and assets.


Is decrease in liabilities is credit?

No, liabilities have a normal credit balance, that means that increases are also credit, and that decreases are debit. Please refer to the link provided for debit and credit rules.


Is accrued liabilities a debit or credit balance?

Accrued liabilities typically have a credit balance. They represent obligations that a company owes but has not yet paid, such as wages, taxes, or interest. When these liabilities are recorded, they increase the total liabilities on the balance sheet, which is reflected as a credit entry.


Does liability and expense have a normal credit balance?

Yes, liabilities and expenses typically have a normal credit balance. Liabilities are accounts that represent obligations owed to others and increase with credits. Expenses, on the other hand, usually carry a normal debit balance, meaning they increase with debits and decrease with credits. Thus, while liabilities have a credit balance, expenses do not; they primarily have a debit balance.


What is the meaning of debit balace in income and expenditure account?

Debit Balance- means outstanding balance, meaning you need to pay it! Credit Balance- means you have over paid.