The normal balance of an account is __________.

Question

the increase side of the account

crediting the affected account(s)

the decrease side of the account

entering the date

Answer 1

The normal balance of an account is the increase side of the account.

In accounting, each type of account has a normal balance, which is the side (debit or credit) that increases the account. For example, asset accounts normally have a debit balance, while liability and equity accounts normally have a credit balance.