Credit Cards as Liabilities The balance owed on a credit card can be treated either as a negative asset, known as a “contra” asset, or as a liability. In this article we'll explore the optional method of using liability accounts, however, there are several advantages to using the Contra Asset Approach.
A credit card agreement is defined as the written document or documents evidencing the terms of the legal obligation, or the prospective legal obligation, between a card issuer and a consumer for a credit card account under an open-end (not home-secured) consumer credit plan.
Liability accounts reveal what a company owes — be it credit card balances, accounts payable, or loans. Credits increase liability accounts because they signify an obligation or debt incurred by the company. Debits decrease liability accounts, indicating payments or reductions in what the company owes.
Accounts payable is a credit account, as it's a liability account. Debits and credits are used in double-entry accounting — debits represent an increase in assets and decrease in liabilities, while credits represent an increase in liabilities and a decrease in assets.
A cardholder agreement is a legal document outlining the terms under which a credit card is offered to a customer. Among other provisions, the cardholder agreement states the annual percentage rate (APR) of the card, as well as how the card's minimum payments are calculated.
Are Credit Agreements Legally Binding? Yes, credit agreements are formal contracts and signing one legally obligates you to meet its terms.
A cardholder agreement is a legal document outlining the terms under which a credit card is offered to a customer. Among other provisions, the cardholder agreement states the annual percentage rate (APR) of the card, as well as how the card's minimum payments are calculated.