Definition
An account which offsets another account. A contra-asset account has a credit balance and offsets the debit balance of the corresponding asset. A contra-liability account has a debit balance and offsets the credit balance of the corresponding liability.
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notes receivable discounted, purchase returns and allowances, valuation allowance
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