It isn't that complicated. They key to unlocking double-entry accounting is the accounting equation and the (8?) or so rules mapping debits and credits to trans

It isn't that complicated. They key to unlocking double-entry accounting is the accounting equation and the (8?) or so rules mapping debits and credits to transactions. As for a bank deposit, it needs to be understood that the statement is produced from the bank's perspective. I don't think that the average person, given a few hours of learning, would struggle with this.