
(a)
Normal Balance: It is that balance of an account that it normally indicates an increase in the value, such as,
- Increase in asset is debited and so the normal balance of asset is debit balance
- Increase in liability is credited and so the normal balance of liability is credit balance
- Increase in
stockholder’s equity and so the normal balance of stockholders’ equity is credit balance - Increase in expense and so the normal balance of expense is debit balance
- Increase in income and so the normal balance of revenue is credit balance
To Identify: Increase and decrease side and normal balance of accounts.
(b) (1)
To Identify the probable other account in the transaction and the effect on that account.
Accounts Receivable is decreased.
(b) (2)
To Identify the probable other account in the transaction and the effect on that account.
Accounts Payable is decreased.
(b) (3)
To Identify the probable other account in the transaction and the effect on that account.
Inventories are increased.
(c) (1)
To identify the other account that ordinarily would be involved.
Research and Development Expense is increased.
(c) (2)
To identify the other account that ordinarily would be involved.
Property, Plant and Equipment are increased.

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