Double-Entry Bookkeeping

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Definition

Every transaction gets recorded twice—one debit, one credit—ensuring your mistakes cancel each other out... usually.

Example Usage

We use double-entry bookkeeping to maintain the balance between debits and credits.

Origin

Formalized in Venice during the 15th century by Luca Pacioli

Fun Fact

Single-entry bookkeeping is what your uncle does on a napkin and calls a business

Source: Foundational accounting principle

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