Question

Havermill Co. establishes a $330 petty cash fund on September 1. On September 30, the fund is replenished. The accumulated receipts on th merchandise inventory, and $30 for miscellaneous expenses. The october i, the accountant determines that the fund should be increased by $66. The journal entry to record the reimbursement of the fund on September 30 Includes a:_______
a) Debit to Office Supplies for $81.
b) Credit to Merchandise Inventory for $153
c) Credit to Cash for $330.
d) Debit Petty Cash for $264.
e) Credit to Cash for $66.

Answer 1

Answer: a) Debit to Office Supplies for $81.

Explanation:

Office Supplies of $81 were used in the month of September. When replenishing the fund, this asset will be accounted for by being debited and cash will be credited to reflect the reason the cash account is being reduced.

The Journal entry for the replenishment will be;

DR Office supplies Account ......................................$81  

DR Merchandise inventory Account ........................$153  

DR Misc. expense Account........................................ $30  

CR Cash account ......................................................................$264