Dr. Various expense accounts
Cr. Cash (in bank)
Dr Bank Account Cr Petty Cash Account
A company check in the amount of $219 would replenish the funds.
establishment of fund: petty cash fund xx cash in bank xx payment of expenses out of the petty cash fund: expenses xx petty cash fund xx
yes. the entry should be: petty cash fund debit cash in bank credit
receipts 80 Cash Short(Over) 2 Cash 82
Dr Bank Account Cr Petty Cash Account
Dr Bank Account Cr Petty Cash Account
A company check in the amount of $219 would replenish the funds.
establishment of fund: petty cash fund xx cash in bank xx payment of expenses out of the petty cash fund: expenses xx petty cash fund xx
yes. the entry should be: petty cash fund debit cash in bank credit
receipts 80 Cash Short(Over) 2 Cash 82
DR all expenses (Postage expense,Misc. expense,John Smith, drawing,Telephone expense. CR Cash
Fluctuating fund system is handling petty cash fund wherein every expenses/voucher is debited directly with petty cash fund as a credit. The petty cash fund is debited only whenever there is a replenishment wherein the proforma entry is:
Debit whichever account you take the money from to put into petty cash.Example:transfer cash from checking to petty cashwrite check to deposit to petty cashorpetty cash fund is replenished at the end of each month so that that all expenses are recorded in the moth they are incurred. Debit general and credit cash.
Assuming you are asking about an "Imprest" Petty Cash account with a nominal balance of $174, an actual cash content of $25, and receipts representing $137 in legitimate purchases, the entry would be something like the following: Debit Expense Accounts (itemized according to nature of receipts): $137Debit Expense Account "Petty Cash Shrinkage" (or whatever it is called in your system): $12Credit Petty Cash: $149Note: Recognize Petty Cash Expense Debit Petty Cash: $149Credit Checking (or wherever you get the cash from): $149Note: Restore Petty Cash to Imprest level ($174) OR the composite equivalent entry: Debit Expense Accounts (itemized according to nature of receipts): $137Debit Expense Account "Petty Cash Shrinkage": $12Credit Checking: $149 Hope this helps
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The seven main steps for maintaining a petty cash fund include: Establishing a Fund: Determine the amount of cash needed and create a petty cash fund. Designating a Custodian: Appoint a responsible individual to manage the fund. Recording Transactions: Keep detailed records of all disbursements and receipts. Replenishing the Fund: Regularly replenish the fund by submitting a request for reimbursement based on receipts. Conducting Audits: Perform periodic audits to ensure accuracy and accountability. Adjusting the Fund: Make any necessary adjustments for discrepancies found during audits. Closing the Fund: If no longer needed, properly close and reconcile the fund, ensuring all transactions are accounted for.