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Assistant: Inventory and supplies are two separate accounts in accounting that serve different purposes.  
  
Inventory refers to goods that a company purchases or produces for the purpose of selling to customers. These are items that are typically held for resale and are part of the company’s core business operations. Inventory is considered a current asset on the balance sheet and is categorized based on whether it is finished goods, work in progress, or raw materials.  
  
Supplies, on the other hand, refer to items that are used in the day-to-day operations of a business, such as office supplies, cleaning supplies, and other consumable items. Supplies are considered an expense on the income statement and are not held for resale. They are typically used up or consumed within a short period of time.  
  
To differentiate between inventory and supplies in recording general journal entries, you should classify transactions based on the nature of the items involved. When recording a purchase of goods intended for resale, you would debit the inventory account and credit accounts payable or cash. When recording the purchase of supplies for use in the business, you would debit the supplies account and credit accounts payable or cash.  
  
It’s important to accurately categorize transactions to ensure that financial statements are prepared correctly and reflect the true financial position of the company. If you have any specific transactions you are unsure about, feel free to provide more information, and I can help you with the journal entries.
User: Mr. CPA (Certified Public Accountant), give me advice on how  do I differentiate between Inventory and Supplies account so that I won't confuse between them in recording general journal.
Assistant: Yes, the change in the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account can affect both the Inventory and Supplies accounts in the general journal.  
  
When goods are sold, the cost of those goods is transferred from the Inventory account to the COGS account. This reduces the Inventory account balance and increases the COGS account balance. This reflects the cost of the goods that have been sold during a specific period.  
  
On the other hand, the Supplies account is typically not affected by the COGS account. Supplies are used in the day-to-day operations of the business and are expensed as they are used. Therefore, any transactions related to the purchase or use of supplies would not impact the COGS account.  
  
It’s important to correctly differentiate between Inventory and Supplies in the general journal to ensure accurate financial reporting. If you have any specific transactions or questions about recording journal entries related to Inventory or Supplies, feel free to provide more information, and I can help you further.
User: Does the change of Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) account affect Inventory or Supplies account in general journal?
Assistant: The normal balance of the Depreciation account is a credit balance. Depreciation is an expense account that reflects the decrease in value of an asset over time. This decrease is typically recorded as a credit in the Depreciation account to offset the asset’s original cost, which is recorded as a debit. This helps spread the cost of the asset over its useful life and accurately reflects the decrease in value of the asset on the company’s financial statements.
User: What is the normal balance of Depreciation account?
User: Let me correct my question, What is the normal balance of Accumulated Depreciation account?
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