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Payment of Office Security Deposit

Recording the refundable deposit paid to a landlord at the start of a lease.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Refundable DepositsAsset (+)2,000.00-
Cash / BankAsset (-)-2,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Deposits are not expenses. They are assets because you expect to get the money back at the end of the lease, provided the property is in good condition.

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