Question

At the time a $450 petty cash fund is being replenished, the company's accountant finds vouchers totaling $350 and petty cash of $100. The vouchers include: postage, $90; business lunches, $135; delivery fees, $80; and office supplies, $45. Which of the following is not recorded when recognizing expenditures from the petty cash fund?a. Debit petty cash, $350b. Debit supplies, $45c. Debit postage expense, $90d. Credit petty cash, $350

Answer 1

Answer:

The entry that should not be recorded is debit petty cash, $300 . Option A.

Explanation:

Vouchers recorded for expenses:

Postage

Business lunches

Delivery fees

Office supplies

The journal entry when recognizing expenditures from the petty cash fund should be as under:

Accounts :                                       Credit                 Debit

Postage                                             $ 90

Business lunches                             $ 135

Delivery fees                                    $ 80

Office supplies                                 $ 45

Petty Cash                                                                   $350                            

The entry that should not be recorded is debit petty cash, $300