My Accounting contra expense account Course  is a world-class educational resource developed by experts to simplify accounting, finance, & investment analysis topics, so students and professionals can learn and propel their careers. Shaun Conrad is a Certified Public Accountant and CPA exam expert with a passion for teaching. After almost a decade of experience in…

By viewing these accounts — the parent and contra — in tandem, business owners can gain broader insights, preserve the historical figures stored in the parent account, and make accommodations for any relevant changes. These accounts can be listed based on the respective asset, liability, or equity account to reduce their original balance. If you’re…