Question

pencer Co. has a $300 petty cash fund. At the end of the first month the accumulated receipts represent 553 for delivery expenses, $167 for merchandise inventory, and $22 for miscellaneous expenses. The fund has a balance of $58. The journal entry to record the reimbursement of the account includes a:_________.a) Debit to Petty Cash for $300. b) Debit to Cash Over and Short for $58 c) Credit to Cash for $242 d) Credit to Inventory for $167e) Credit to Cash Over and Short for $58.

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Credit to Cash for $242

Explanation:

Petty cash, beginning = $300

Delivery expense = $53

Merchandise inventory = $167

Miscellaneous expense = $22

Petty cash, Ending = $58

The journal to record the reimbursement of the accounts will be:

Event    Account Title and Explanation   Debit    Credit

1           Delivery expense                            $53  

           Merchandise inventory                   $167  

           Miscellaneous expense                  $22

                    Cash                                                   $242