Posting debits from the Sales journal to Accounts Receivable twice-once to the general ledger account Accounts Receivable and once to the customer's subsidiary account-violates the accounting equation of debits equal credits.

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Posting debits from the Sales journal to Accounts Receivable twice, violates the accounting equation of debits equal credits. Debits should only be posted once, either to the general ledger account Accounts Receivable or to the customer's subsidiary account, to ensure accuracy in the accounting records.

Posting Debits from the Sales Journal to Accounts Receivable Twice-Once