Answer and Explanation:
The journal entries are shown below:
On Apr 2
Petty cash $290
To Cash $290
(Being the establishment of the petty cash fund is recorded)
For recording this we debited petty cash as it increased the cash and credited the cash as it reduced the assets
On Apr 10
Mail & Postage $62
Contributions and Donations $33
Meals & entertainment $114
Cash Short and Over $4 ($290 - $62 - $33 - $114 - $77)
To Cash $213
(Being the replenishment of the fund is recorded)
For recording this, we debited the mail & postage, contributions & donations, meals & entertainment as it increased the expenses and credited the cash as it reduced the assets and the balancing figure is debited to cash short and over
On Apr 11
Petty Cash $140 ($430 - $290)
To Cash $75
For recording this we debited petty cash as it increased the cash and credited the cash as it reduced the assets
