Symbolism of Plants, Trees, and Herbs. This page is a compilation of the Symbolic Powers of the Flora Kingdom. We in no way imply or advocate that this information be used for medical or consumptive purposes.
normal account balance. Type of balance expected of a particular account based on its balance sheet classification. Normally, asset and expense accounts have debit balances, and equity, liability, and revenue accounts have credit balances. Also called normal balance.
The natural balance in a contra asset account is a credit balance, as opposed to the natural debit balance in all other asset accounts. There is no reason for there to ever be a debit balance in a contra asset account; thus, a debit balance probably indicates an incorrect accounting entry.he purpose of a contra asset account is to store a reserve that reduces the balance in the paired account. By stating this information separately in a contra asset account, a user of financial information can see the extent to which a paired asset should be reduced.