The entry to record the purchase of supplies on account would include a credit to:

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When supplies are purchased on account (i.e., on credit), the accounts payable account is credited because the company owes money to the supplier/vendor. This creates a liability for the company, which is recorded in the accounts payable account. The debit side of the entry will depend on the nature of the supplies purchased – for example, if they are office supplies, the account is debited to supplies expense; if they are raw materials, the account is debited to raw materials inventory.

The Entry to Record the Purchase of Supplies on Account