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1. ''Financial accounting''  
1. ''Financial accounting''.


In financial accounting a debit balance is an asset within the balance sheet, or an expense within the profit and loss account (or income statement).
In financial accounting a debit balance is an asset within the balance sheet, or an expense within the profit and loss account (or income statement).




2. ''Banking''  
2. ''Banking''.


In banking a debit balance - in the bank's records - is one which stands in favour of the bank.  The customer owes money to the bank.   
In banking a debit balance - in the bank's records - is one which stands in favour of the bank.   


Also known as an overdrawn balance.  (Contrasted with a credit, or positive, balance in the bank's records.  Being a balance standing in favour of the customer.)
The customer owes money to the bank. 
 
Also known as an overdrawn balance.   
 
(Contrasted with a credit, or positive, balance in the bank's records.  Being a balance standing in favour of the customer.)





Revision as of 21:16, 4 February 2018

1. Financial accounting.

In financial accounting a debit balance is an asset within the balance sheet, or an expense within the profit and loss account (or income statement).


2. Banking.

In banking a debit balance - in the bank's records - is one which stands in favour of the bank.

The customer owes money to the bank.

Also known as an overdrawn balance.

(Contrasted with a credit, or positive, balance in the bank's records. Being a balance standing in favour of the customer.)


See also