Tag Archives: ALICE accounts

Understanding how to decode worded transactions is one of the most difficult hurdles for basic accounting students. Many learners struggle with translating everyday business language into clear, structured journal entries and ledger postings. This article breaks down that process, helping students confidently navigate this foundational stage in accounting. Let’s explore …

Once you learn ALICE accounts which are Assets, Liabilities, Income, Capital and Expenses, studying principles of accounts can be very easy. This FREE poster is perfect for you to accomplish this goal. When an entrepreneur starts a business, it is necessary to label every item with one of these 5 …

Let’s look at the term ‘debit credit’ that is commonly used in accounting to describe the double entry system. For every debit entry that you record, there must be a credit entry. When you pay rent with cash, you debit the Rent account and credit the Cash account. This is …

Build a solid foundation in accounting with these 5 FREE worksheets on types of accounts. You can fully understand which accounts are Assets, Liabilities, Income, Capital and Expenses (ALICE). It is crucial to learn these 5 types of accounts early because their Source Documents must be allocated to the relative …

For every transaction made in a business, you must record a debit entry and a credit entry in the ledger accounts. This rule is called the double entry system. The debit entry goes on the left side of one T account and it must have the same amount as the …