Under the double-entry accounting system, an increase in an asset account is recorded as a:
ACredit entry
BDebit entry
CBalance sheet reduction
DContra entry
Explanation
Core Concept: In double-entry bookkeeping, assets and expenses increase with a Debit (Dr.) and decrease with a Credit (Cr.). Context/Distractors: Liabilities, equity, and revenues increase with credits. Exam Tip/Key Fact: The fundamental accounting equation is Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Financial Accounting
- Subtopic: Double-Entry Bookkeeping

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