How do you post an increase in an asset and an increase in equity?

To post an increase in an asset, you would debit the asset account, reflecting its rise in value. Simultaneously, to record an increase in equity, you would credit an equity account, such as retained earnings or contributed capital. This dual entry maintains the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) and ensures that the financial statements remain balanced. For example, if a company receives cash from an owner, it would debit Cash (asset) and credit Owner’s Equity (equity).