Master the Fundamentals: Debits & Credits Explained 📘
Unlock the secrets of accounting with this easy-to-understand guide on debits and credits. Perfect for beginners looking to build a solid financial foundation. Plus, check out my 2nd Edition Accounting Cheat Sheet Bundle for even more tips!

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Shhh, it's a secret! Not really.. In this Accounting tutorial you’ll discover the true meaning of Debits and Credits in Accounting. This episode is a continuation of our series exploring Accounting Basics. To see the whole playlist check out the link below.
The terms ‘Debit and Credit’ are the bread and butter of Double Entry Bookkeeping and reflect the duality or double-sided nature of all financial transactions. It’s crucial to understand this concept when studying Accounting for Beginners because all transactions generate Credit and Debit entries. At the end of the video, I'll show you the secret to Debits and Credits which will make remembering which side of the Accounting Equation they fall on a piece of cake!
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⏱️TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Debit and Credit Misconceptions
00:55 - What are Debits and Credits in Accounting?
01:22 - What is Economic Benefit?
01:48 - Which Accounts are Debits or Credits?
02:35 - Is Equity a Debit or a Credit?
02:46 - The Maths behind Debits and Credits
04:09 - How to Remember Debits and Credits
04:33 - Recap
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Shhh, it's a secret! Not really.. In this Accounting tutorial you’ll discover the true meaning of Debits and Credits in Accounting. This episode is a continuation of our series exploring Accounting Basics. To see the whole playlist check out the link below.
The terms ‘Debit and Credit’ are the bread and butter of Double Entry Bookkeeping and reflect the duality or double-sided nature of all financial transactions. It’s crucial to understand this concept when studying Accounting for Beginners because all transactions generate Credit and Debit entries. At the end of the video, I'll show you the secret to Debits and Credits which will make remembering which side of the Accounting Equation they fall on a piece of cake!
🔴Subscribe for more Accounting Tutorials → https://geni.us/subtothechannel
⏱️TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Debit and Credit Misconceptions
00:55 - What are Debits and Credits in Accounting?
01:22 - What is Economic Benefit?
01:48 - Which Accounts are Debits or Credits?
02:35 - Is Equity a Debit or a Credit?
02:46 - The Maths behind Debits and Credits
04:09 - How to Remember Debits and Credits
04:33 - Recap
🔎FAQ
▪ My Favourite Accounting Book for Beginners → http://geni.us/5mKR7m
🔝 CLOUD ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
▪ XERO (Free Trial / Discount) → https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/08mfchsgfw8z
▪ QuickBooks Online USA (Free Trial / Discount) → https://geni.us/quickbooksonlineusa
▪ QuickBooks Online Canada (Free Trial / Discount) → https://geni.us/quickbooksonlinecanada
🚶FOLLOW ME ON
▪ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/accountingstuff
▪ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@accounting_stuff
▪ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/taccountingstuff/
🎬LEARN ACCOUNTING BASICS FOR FREE
▪ The Full Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5zKSeS09l339nB6ujJPQ9Rsv99_b-aTb
🎵MUSIC
▪ Lakey Inspired - Last Night → https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired
________________________
DISCLAIMER
Some of the links above are affiliate links, where I earn a small commission if you click on the link and purchase an item. You are not obligated to do so, but it does help fund these videos in hopes of bringing value to you!
________________________
#accounting #accountingbasics #accountingstuff
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