Identify the incorrect statement about the capital account from the options below:

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A debit entry causes the capital account balance to riseA credit entry causes the capital account balance to increaseAdditional capital contributions raise the capital account balanceEarnings from operations enhance the capital account balanceNone of the above

Explanation

Option A is incorrect because debits do not increase the capital account balance; instead, credits increase it. Options B, C, and D correctly state that credits, fresh capital contributions, and net income all lead to an increase in the capital account.