When the amount for a debit entry in a journal is transferred to a specific account in the general ledger,
A)it must be recorded as a debit to that account in the general ledger.
B)it must be recorded as a credit to that account in the general ledger.
C)it must be recorded in sum only,without any regard for debit or credit,since the general ledger accounts do not have spaces for debit and credit entries.
D)it cannot be determined without further information.

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Debit entries in the journal represent an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities or equity. Therefore, when the amount for a debit entry is transferred to a specific account in the general ledger, it must be recorded as a debit to that account in the general ledger.

When the Amount for a Debit Entry in a Journal