What is the journal entry for a purchase on credit?

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What is the journal entry for a purchase on credit?

Explanation:
When you purchase on credit, you’re gaining an asset (inventory) and creating a liability (amount you owe). So you increase the asset with a debit and recognize the obligation with a credit. The typical entry is to debit Inventory (or Purchases under a periodic system) and credit Accounts Payable. Cash isn’t involved at this point because no money is paid yet. The other options describe paying cash, recognizing revenue, or paying off a liability, none of which reflect recording a purchase on credit.

When you purchase on credit, you’re gaining an asset (inventory) and creating a liability (amount you owe). So you increase the asset with a debit and recognize the obligation with a credit. The typical entry is to debit Inventory (or Purchases under a periodic system) and credit Accounts Payable. Cash isn’t involved at this point because no money is paid yet. The other options describe paying cash, recognizing revenue, or paying off a liability, none of which reflect recording a purchase on credit.

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