{"id":85524,"date":"2025-12-16T12:51:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/?p=85524"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:10:07","slug":"contabilidad-doble-partida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/es\/academy\/double-entry-accounting\/","title":{"rendered":"Contabilidad por partida doble: Definici\u00f3n, sistema y ejemplos"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"85524\" class=\"elementor elementor-85524\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3253d55e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3253d55e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15cc5738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15cc5738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Double entry accounting has shaped the way businesses keep records for centuries, not only because it\u2019s traditional, but because it works. By recording every transaction in two places, the system forces your books to stay truthful: assets cannot rise without affecting liabilities or equity, and revenue cannot appear without showing its impact elsewhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p>This built-in accountability gives small business owners a clearer view of where their money is coming from, where it\u2019s going, and whether their business is truly growing. In this guide, we break down how the double entry system operates and how you can apply its logic to everyday bookkeeping with confidence.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>This guide will cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What double entry accounting is and how it works<\/li>\n\n<li>Debits, credits, journals, and general ledger basics<\/li>\n\n<li>Types of accounts in double-entry bookkeeping<\/li>\n\n<li>How to record journal entries step-by-step<\/li>\n\n<li>Common real-world double entry accounting examples<\/li>\n\n<li>How it compares to single-entry methods<\/li>\n\n<li>Frequently asked questions about double entry accounting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Before we get into the details: <\/strong>If you want your bookkeeping to stay clean and consistent, getting paid quickly and securely is just as important as accurate records. Invoice Fly makes this easier with our <a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/product\/online-payments\/\">online payments<\/a> feature, allowing your clients to pay you instantly through a secure, professional checkout experience.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-double-entry-accounting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Double Entry Accounting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-85525\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/double-entry-ledger.jpg\" alt=\"Woman reviewing accounting ledger at desk\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/double-entry-ledger.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/double-entry-ledger-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/double-entry-ledger-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/double-entry-ledger-710x474.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Double entry accounting is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p583#:~:text=7%20years-,Bookkeeping%20System,-You%20must%20decide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bookkeeping method<\/a> in which every financial transaction impacts at least two accounts: one debit and one credit. This ensures the accounting equation stays balanced:<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Assets = Liabilities + Equity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Because every entry affects two sides, the system creates a natural check against errors and allows businesses to produce reliable financial statements.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"67268\" class=\"elementor elementor-67268\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3138132 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3138132\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bb9f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9bb9f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3a71f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef3a71f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0d7a02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0d7a02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Started with Invoice Fly&#8217;s Software<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-472498a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"472498a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Invoice Fly is a smart, fast, and easy-to-use invoicing software designed for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners. Create and send invoices, track payments, and manage your business \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c264baf elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c264baf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button download_app elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.onelink.me\/AeUs\/qohijf8g\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-right-arrow1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Started Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9c32b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9c32b8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0915656 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0915656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mobile-mockup-3d-1-710x643.png\" class=\"attachment-keydesign-medium-image size-keydesign-medium-image wp-image-23031\" alt=\"Invoice Payments - Accept Payments Online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mobile-mockup-3d-1-710x643.png 710w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mobile-mockup-3d-1-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mobile-mockup-3d-1-1024x928.png 1024w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mobile-mockup-3d-1-768x696.png 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/mobile-mockup-3d-1.png 1255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\n<p>A double entry accounting system is an accounting system designed for accuracy, structure, and auditability. In double entry accounting, each transaction appears in a journal first, then is posted to the appropriate ledger accounts.<\/p>\n\n<p>This approach is required under accrual accounting and is used by businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-double-entry-accounting-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Double Entry Accounting Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Double-entry bookkeeping follows a structured flow, starting from recording a transaction to posting it to the ledger and generating financial statements.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-journals-and-general-ledger\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Journals and General Ledger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>A business first records transactions in a <a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/journal-entry-accounting\/\">journal<\/a>, also known as the book of original entry. Each journal entry lists:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date<\/li>\n\n<li>Accounts affected<\/li>\n\n<li>Debit amount<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit amount<\/li>\n\n<li>Description<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>After journalizing, amounts are posted to the general <a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/ledger\/\">ledger<\/a>, a collection of all accounts. The ledger organizes information so that balances can be monitored and financial reports can be prepared.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-debits-vs-credits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Debits vs. Credits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Understanding debits and credits is essential in double entry bookkeeping accounting:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Debits increase:<\/strong> Assets and expenses<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Debits decrease:<\/strong> Liabilities, equity, and revenue<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Credits increase:<\/strong> Liabilities, equity, and revenue<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Credits decrease:<\/strong> Assets and expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>No matter the transaction, debits must always equal credits.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-impact-on-financial-statements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact on Financial Statements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" class=\"wp-image-85526\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/team-reviewing-transactions.jpg\" alt=\"Accountants checking financial transactions for accuracy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/team-reviewing-transactions.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/team-reviewing-transactions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/team-reviewing-transactions-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/team-reviewing-transactions-710x472.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Double entry accounting ensures accurate preparation of three key financial statements:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/glossary\/balance-sheet-definition\/\"><strong>Balance Sheet<\/strong><\/a> (Assets, Liabilities, Equity)<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/income-statement\/\"><strong>Income Statement<\/strong><\/a> (Revenue and Expenses)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Cash Flow Statement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-advantages-of-double-entry-accounting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of Double Entry Accounting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Using the double entry system of accounting provides several benefits:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accuracy and Error Prevention<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Since every transaction affects two accounts, discrepancies become easier to identify.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Complete Financial Picture<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Business owners can track profitability, cash flow, debt, and equity changes.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Compliance and Audit Trail<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>The method creates structured records that support tax filings and audits. The IRS confirms businesses must choose a complete bookkeeping system to keep compliant financial records.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Scalability for Growing Businesses<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>A double-entry accounting system is an accounting system designed to adapt as your business expands.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Better Decision-Making<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Complete data supports budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating business performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-accounts-in-double-entry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Accounts in Double Entry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The double-entry accounting system uses five primary categories.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-assets\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Assets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/assets-and-liabilities-guide\/\">Assets<\/a> include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, and other items your business owns. These accounts increase with debits.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-liabilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Liabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Liabilities include accounts payable, loans, and other debts. These accounts increase with credits.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-equity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Equity represents ownership interest: capital contributions, retained earnings, and dividends.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-revenue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Revenue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Revenue accounts track sales, service income, and other earnings. Revenue increases with credits.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-expenses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Expenses include payroll, supplies, rent, and utilities: and these accounts increase with debits.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-examples-of-double-entry-accounting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Examples of Double Entry Accounting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Here are several double entry accounting examples to demonstrate practical application:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase Inventory for Cash<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debit: Inventory<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit: Cash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Provide Services and Invoice a Client<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debit: Accounts Receivable<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit: Service Revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Pay Monthly Rent<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debit: Rent Expense<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit: Cash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Take Out a Business Loan<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debit: Cash<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit: Notes Payable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>These examples show how accountancy double entry keeps accounts balanced while capturing all financial activity.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-record-double-entry-journal-entries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Record Double Entry Journal Entries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"731\" class=\"wp-image-85527\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/journal-entry-example.jpg\" alt=\"Accountant entering debit and credit details in documents\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/journal-entry-example.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/journal-entry-example-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/journal-entry-example-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/journal-entry-example-710x519.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-step-by-step-guide-for-transactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide for Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the accounts involved.<\/li>\n\n<li>Determine whether each account increases or decreases.<\/li>\n\n<li>Assign debits and credits accordingly.<\/li>\n\n<li>Write the journal entry in chronological order.<\/li>\n\n<li>Post the journal entry to the ledger.<\/li>\n\n<li>Confirm that total debits equal total credits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-sample-journal-entry-examples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sample Journal Entry Examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Paying a vendor $500 for supplies.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debit: Supplies Expense $500<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit: Cash $500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Receiving a $2,000 customer payment.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debit: Cash $2,000<\/li>\n\n<li>Credit: Accounts Receivable $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-posting-to-ledger-accounts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Posting to Ledger Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Once a journal entry is recorded, each account\u2019s running balance updates in the general ledger. This step is essential for preparing financial statements and reconciling balances.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>At this point in your bookkeeping process, having professional, well-organized invoices makes your financial records even clearer. Invoice Fly\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/free-resources\/free-generators\/free-invoice-generator\/\"><em>invoice maker<\/em><\/a><em> helps you simplify billing, track transactions, and strengthen your accounting workflow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-double-entry-accounting-vs-single-entry-accounting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Double Entry Accounting vs. Single Entry Accounting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-85528\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balance-sheet-analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Professional analyzing financial documents for balance sheet accuracy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balance-sheet-analysis.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balance-sheet-analysis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balance-sheet-analysis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/balance-sheet-analysis-710x474.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The single entry method records transactions only once, usually in a cash book. It\u2019s simpler but lacks accuracy and does not track assets, liabilities, or equity.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-advantages-of-double-entry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of Double Entry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Compared with single entry:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creates complete financial records<\/li>\n\n<li>Supports financial statements<\/li>\n\n<li>Reduces errors<\/li>\n\n<li>Provides a clearer picture of profitability<\/li>\n\n<li>Meets requirements for lenders and tax purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Because of these benefits, most small businesses rely on the double entry accounting system rather than single entry.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ready-to-build-cleaner-more-accurate-books\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Build Cleaner, More Accurate Books?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The double entry system of accounting means your financial data stays balanced, structured, and ready for reporting. By capturing both sides of every transaction, you gain clarity, accuracy, and long-term reliability in your bookkeeping.If you want to bring the same level of accuracy to your invoicing, try Invoice Fly\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/free-resources\/free-generators\/free-invoice-generator\/\">free invoice maker<\/a> to produce clean, professional invoices that support better record-keeping and smoother cash flow management.<\/p>\n\n<p>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"67268\" class=\"elementor elementor-67268\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3138132 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3138132\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9bb9f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9bb9f2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3a71f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ef3a71f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0d7a02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0d7a02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get Started with Invoice Fly&#8217;s Software<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-472498a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"472498a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Invoice Fly is a smart, fast, and easy-to-use invoicing software designed for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners. 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What is the main rule for double entry accounting?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8065b3c6a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-3e87ceed\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Every transaction must affect at least two accounts, and total debits must equal total credits.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-3e87ceed\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d5b37996a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d5b37996a4a1fe44bbbb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d5b37996a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. What is the difference between single entry and double entry accounting?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d5b37996a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-3e87ceed\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Single entry tracks one side of a transaction (usually cash), while double entry records both debit and credit, keeping accounts balanced.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-3e87ceed\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-cd09c836a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-cd09c836a4a1fe44bbbb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-cd09c836a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. What are the five categories of accounts used in double-entry bookkeeping?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-cd09c836a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-3e87ceed\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Revenue, and Expenses.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-3e87ceed\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-460c24b6a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-460c24b6a4a1fe44bbbb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-460c24b6a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. What are some double entry examples?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-460c24b6a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-3e87ceed\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Examples include purchasing inventory, invoicing customers, paying rent, or taking out a loan.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-3e87ceed\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-10f45136a4a1fe44bbbb\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-10f45136a4a1fe44bbbb\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-10f45136a4a1fe44bbbb\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">5. 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