A debit to an account balance always results in the balance increasing.A debit increases assets,dividends,and expenses,but decreases liabilities,stockholders' equity,and revenues.

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A debit can either increase or decrease an account balance depending on the type of account it is. For example, a debit to an asset account would increase the balance, but a debit to a liability account would decrease the balance. The statement is incorrect as it generalizes the effect of a debit on all types of accounts.

A Debit to an Account Balance Always Results in the Balance