Lesson: 4 Laws of Journal Syntax
1. Debits First: All debited lines must be listed before any credit lines.
2. Indent Credits: Credited accounts must be visibly indented (↳) underneath.
3. Dollar Balance: Total dollar Debits must equal total dollar Credits.
4. Economic Normalcy: Ensure entries align with dealer rules (e.g., cash inflows are debited; cash payments are credited).