• DevDave@piefed.social
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      Accounting language is different.

      A debit is incoming while credit is an increase of liability.

      Think of the big picture of a credit card. The card backer (bank/credit union) is paying the vendor cash equivalent while crediting you with debt.

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        yeah you sounded like you knew what you were talking about that confusion is mine and mine alone thank you for taking the time to respond and educate me