Which of the following statements regarding accounts is incorrect?
A.
Revenue is increased by a debit and an expense is increased by a credit.
B.
An asset is increased by a debit and decreased by a credit.
C.
Revenue is increased by a credit and an expense is increased by a debit.
D.
A liability is decreased by a debit and increased by a credit.
Answer
OPTION A i.e. Revenue is increased by debit and an expense is increased by a credit.
Explanation:
The concept of debit and credit is:
Rules of Debit and Credit | ||
Increase | Decrease | |
Asset | Debit | Credit |
Expense | Debit | Credit |
Liabilities | Credit | Debit |
Revenue | Credit | Debit |
Capital | Credit | Debit |
So, Revenue is increased by credit and an expense is increased by a debit.
Clearly, option A is correct and other options are incorrect.
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