A proprietor introduces machinery as additional capital. Which entry correctly records the transaction?

Correct answer: A. Debit machinery and credit capital

  • A. Debit machinery and credit capital
  • B. Debit capital and credit machinery
  • C. Debit cash and credit capital
  • D. Debit drawings and credit machinery

Explanation

The machinery is an asset received by the business, so machinery is debited. The proprietor's capital increases by the same amount, so capital is credited.

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