Question

Havermill co. establishes a $460 petty cash fund on september 1. on september 30, the fund is replenished. the accumulated receipts on that date represent $94 for office supplies, $179 for merchandise inventory, and $43 for miscellaneous expenses. the fund has a balance of $144. on october 1, the accountant determines that the fund should be increased by $92. the journal entry to record the establishment of the fund on september 1 is:

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The journal entry to record the establishment of the fund on September 1 is:

Debit: Petty Cash. $460

Credit: Bank. $460

Being cash drawn for petty cash.

Other journal entry for the disbursement of the petty cash fund are:

1. Debit: Office Supplies. $94

Credit: Petty cash. $94

Being cash paid for office supplies

2. Debit:Merchandise inv. $170

Credit: Petty Cash. $170

Being cash paid for merchandise inventory

3. Debit: Miscellaneous exp. $43

Credit : Petty cash. $43

Being cash paid for miscellaneous expenses.