Double-entry accounting requires transactions to affect two or more accounts, and the total of the debits and credits must equal.

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Double-entry accounting is based on the fundamental principle that for every transaction, there must be at least two accounts impacted and the total debits must equal the total credits. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.

Double-Entry Accounting Requires Transactions to Affect Two or More Accounts