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Where do drawings appear in the trial balance and financial statements?

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Drawings have a debit balance in the trial balance. They are not an expense; instead they are deducted from capital in the balance sheet (statement of financial position). So drawings appear in the trial balance debit column and reduce owner's capital, not profit.
Real-world example Owner's drawings show as a debit in the trial balance and reduce capital on the balance sheet.

Common follow-ups: Are drawings an expense? | How do they affect capital?

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